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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,217.75, 205,614.06 and 95,179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,217.75, 205,614.06 and 95,179.56 is: 142,621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,217.75 : 205,614.06 = 95,179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,217.75/205,614.06 = 95,179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,217.75x = 205,614.06 × 95,179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,217.75x = 19,570,255,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,255,760.61/137,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,621.90

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