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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,346.12, 189,574.29 and 128,982.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,346.12, 189,574.29 and 128,982.06 is: 178,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,346.12 : 189,574.29 = 128,982.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,346.12/189,574.29 = 128,982.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,346.12x = 189,574.29 × 128,982.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,346.12x = 24,451,682,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,451,682,447.24/137,346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,029.66

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