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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,228.20, 205,842.30 and 54,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,228.20, 205,842.30 and 54,111.40 is: 81,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,228.20 : 205,842.30 = 54,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,228.20/205,842.30 = 54,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,228.20x = 205,842.30 × 54,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,228.20x = 11,138,415,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,138,415,032.22/137,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,167.10

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