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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,278.08, 188,872.02 and 121,074.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,278.08, 188,872.02 and 121,074.84 is: 166,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,278.08 : 188,872.02 = 121,074.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,278.08/188,872.02 = 121,074.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,278.08x = 188,872.02 × 121,074.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,278.08x = 22,867,649,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,867,649,601.98/137,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,579.03

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