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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,355.71, 206,969.49 and 112,942.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,355.71, 206,969.49 and 112,942.63 is: 170,183.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,355.71 : 206,969.49 = 112,942.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,355.71/206,969.49 = 112,942.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,355.71x = 206,969.49 × 112,942.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,355.71x = 23,375,678,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,678,530.36/137,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,183.52

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