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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,275.64, 189,801.86 and 120,231.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,275.64, 189,801.86 and 120,231.01 is: 166,235.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,275.64 : 189,801.86 = 120,231.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,275.64/189,801.86 = 120,231.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,275.64x = 189,801.86 × 120,231.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,275.64x = 22,820,068,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,068,963.78/137,275.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,235.39

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