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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,392.56, 189,278.04 and 129,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,392.56, 189,278.04 and 129,125.70 is: 177,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,392.56 : 189,278.04 = 129,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,392.56/189,278.04 = 129,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,392.56x = 189,278.04 × 129,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,392.56x = 24,440,659,409.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440,659,409.63/137,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,889.25

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