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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,279.40, 205,515.90 and 102,373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,279.40, 205,515.90 and 102,373.80 is: 153,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,279.40 : 205,515.90 = 102,373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,279.40/205,515.90 = 102,373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,279.40x = 205,515.90 × 102,373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,279.40x = 21,039,443,643.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,039,443,643.42/137,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,260.02

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