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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,221.70, 205,962.15 and 84,733.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,221.70, 205,962.15 and 84,733.70 is: 127,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,221.70 : 205,962.15 = 84,733.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,221.70/205,962.15 = 84,733.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,221.70x = 205,962.15 × 84,733.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,221.70x = 17,451,935,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,451,935,029.46/137,221.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,180.58

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