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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,355.94, 206,969.87 and 112,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,355.94, 206,969.87 and 112,942.88 is: 170,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,355.94 : 206,969.87 = 112,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,355.94/206,969.87 = 112,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,355.94x = 206,969.87 × 112,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,355.94x = 23,375,773,191.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,375,773,191.03/137,355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,183.93

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