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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,291.70, 205,718.85 and 101,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,291.70, 205,718.85 and 101,862.30 is: 152,631.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,291.70 : 205,718.85 = 101,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,291.70/205,718.85 = 101,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,291.70x = 205,718.85 × 101,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,291.70x = 20,954,995,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954,995,214.36/137,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,631.19

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