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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,174.16, 205,619.96 and 77,884.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,174.16, 205,619.96 and 77,884.58 is: 116,746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,174.16 : 205,619.96 = 77,884.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,174.16/205,619.96 = 77,884.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,174.16x = 205,619.96 × 77,884.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,174.16x = 16,014,624,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,624,224.22/137,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,746.65

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