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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,214.88, 205,555.94 and 101,125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,214.88, 205,555.94 and 101,125.76 is: 151,492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,214.88 : 205,555.94 = 101,125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,214.88/205,555.94 = 101,125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,214.88x = 205,555.94 × 101,125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,214.88x = 20,787,000,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787,000,655.01/137,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,492.32

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