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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,327.60, 205,991.40 and 99,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,327.60, 205,991.40 and 99,711.20 is: 149,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,327.60 : 205,991.40 = 99,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,327.60/205,991.40 = 99,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,327.60x = 205,991.40 × 99,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,327.60x = 20,539,649,683.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539,649,683.68/137,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,566.80

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