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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,186.10, 205,774.21 and 35,983.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,186.10, 205,774.21 and 35,983.35 is: 53,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,186.10 : 205,774.21 = 35,983.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,186.10/205,774.21 = 35,983.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,186.10x = 205,774.21 × 35,983.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,186.10x = 7,404,444,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,404,444,344.06/137,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,973.72

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