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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,239.11, 205,977.74 and 74,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,239.11, 205,977.74 and 74,114.19 is: 111,235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,239.11 : 205,977.74 = 74,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,239.11/205,977.74 = 74,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,239.11x = 205,977.74 × 74,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,239.11x = 15,265,872,987.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265,872,987.56/137,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,235.59

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