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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,271.60, 205,907.40 and 81,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,271.60, 205,907.40 and 81,975.60 is: 122,963.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,271.60 : 205,907.40 = 81,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,271.60/205,907.40 = 81,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,271.60x = 205,907.40 × 81,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,271.60x = 16,879,382,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879,382,659.44/137,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,963.40

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