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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,233.86, 205,638.27 and 95,195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,233.86, 205,638.27 and 95,195.70 is: 142,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,233.86 : 205,638.27 = 95,195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,233.86/205,638.27 = 95,195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,233.86x = 205,638.27 × 95,195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,233.86x = 19,575,879,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,879,059.44/137,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,646.13

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