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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,271.28, 205,638.70 and 94,569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,271.28, 205,638.70 and 94,569.15 is: 141,668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,271.28 : 205,638.70 = 94,569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,271.28/205,638.70 = 94,569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,271.28x = 205,638.70 × 94,569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,271.28x = 19,447,077,066.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,077,066.11/137,271.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,668.95

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