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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,225.20, 205,967.40 and 84,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,225.20, 205,967.40 and 84,737.20 is: 127,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,225.20 : 205,967.40 = 84,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,225.20/205,967.40 = 84,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,225.20x = 205,967.40 × 84,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,225.20x = 17,453,100,767.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,100,767.28/137,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,185.83

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