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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,315.76, 206,318.73 and 87,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,315.76, 206,318.73 and 87,418.14 is: 131,346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,315.76 : 206,318.73 = 87,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,315.76/206,318.73 = 87,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,315.76x = 206,318.73 × 87,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,315.76x = 18,035,999,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,999,623.76/137,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,346.90

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