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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,275.29, 205,971.89 and 53,094.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,275.29, 205,971.89 and 53,094.53 is: 79,664.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,275.29 : 205,971.89 = 53,094.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,275.29/205,971.89 = 53,094.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,275.29x = 205,971.89 × 53,094.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,275.29x = 10,935,979,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935,979,397.43/137,275.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,664.59

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