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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,320.08, 205,737.86 and 120,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,320.08, 205,737.86 and 120,262.76 is: 180,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,320.08 : 205,737.86 = 120,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,320.08/205,737.86 = 120,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,320.08x = 205,737.86 × 120,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,320.08x = 24,742,602,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,742,602,880.09/137,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,181.97

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