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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,247.13, 205,729.75 and 77,956.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,247.13, 205,729.75 and 77,956.21 is: 116,854.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,247.13 : 205,729.75 = 77,956.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,247.13/205,729.75 = 77,956.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,247.13x = 205,729.75 × 77,956.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,247.13x = 16,037,911,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037,911,594.25/137,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,854.26

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