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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,421.60, 206,132.40 and 106,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,421.60, 206,132.40 and 106,279.20 is: 159,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,421.60 : 206,132.40 = 106,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,421.60/206,132.40 = 106,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,421.60x = 206,132.40 × 106,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,421.60x = 21,907,586,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907,586,566.08/137,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,418.80

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