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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,324.60, 205,986.90 and 99,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,324.60, 205,986.90 and 99,708.20 is: 149,562.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,324.60 : 205,986.90 = 99,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,324.60/205,986.90 = 99,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,324.60x = 205,986.90 × 99,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,324.60x = 20,538,583,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538,583,022.58/137,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,562.30

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