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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,321.08, 205,739.36 and 120,263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,321.08, 205,739.36 and 120,263.76 is: 180,183.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,321.08 : 205,739.36 = 120,263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,321.08/205,739.36 = 120,263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,321.08x = 205,739.36 × 120,263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,321.08x = 24,742,989,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,742,989,013.59/137,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,183.47

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