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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,231.60, 205,847.40 and 106,127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,231.60, 205,847.40 and 106,127.60 is: 159,191.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,231.60 : 205,847.40 = 106,127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,231.60/205,847.40 = 106,127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,231.60x = 205,847.40 × 106,127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,231.60x = 21,846,090,528.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846,090,528.24/137,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,191.40

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