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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,171.76, 206,102.70 and 87,274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,171.76, 206,102.70 and 87,274.14 is: 131,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,171.76 : 206,102.70 = 87,274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,171.76/206,102.70 = 87,274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,171.76x = 206,102.70 × 87,274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,171.76x = 17,987,435,894.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,435,894.18/137,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,130.75

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