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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,247.40, 205,871.10 and 115,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,247.40, 205,871.10 and 115,596.10 is: 173,394.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,247.40 : 205,871.10 = 115,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,247.40/205,871.10 = 115,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,247.40x = 205,871.10 × 115,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,247.40x = 23,797,896,262.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797,896,262.71/137,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,394.15

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