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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,223.70, 205,965.15 and 84,735.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,223.70, 205,965.15 and 84,735.70 is: 127,183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,223.70 : 205,965.15 = 84,735.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,223.70/205,965.15 = 84,735.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,223.70x = 205,965.15 × 84,735.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,223.70x = 17,452,601,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,452,601,160.86/137,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,183.58

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