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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,228.40, 205,842.60 and 83,775.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,228.40, 205,842.60 and 83,775.60 is: 125,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,228.40 : 205,842.60 = 83,775.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,228.40/205,842.60 = 83,775.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,228.40x = 205,842.60 × 83,775.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,228.40x = 17,244,587,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,587,320.56/137,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,663.40

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