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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,415.40, 206,187.90 and 102,423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,415.40, 206,187.90 and 102,423.40 is: 153,683.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,415.40 : 206,187.90 = 102,423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,415.40/206,187.90 = 102,423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,415.40x = 206,187.90 × 102,423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,415.40x = 21,118,465,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,118,465,756.86/137,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,683.40

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