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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,219.82, 205,617.16 and 95,181.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,219.82, 205,617.16 and 95,181.63 is: 142,625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,219.82 : 205,617.16 = 95,181.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,219.82/205,617.16 = 95,181.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,219.82x = 205,617.16 × 95,181.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,219.82x = 19,570,976,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570,976,444.77/137,219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,625.00

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