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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,425.60, 206,138.40 and 114,078.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,425.60, 206,138.40 and 114,078.40 is: 171,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,425.60 : 206,138.40 = 114,078.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,425.60/206,138.40 = 114,078.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,425.60x = 206,138.40 × 114,078.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,425.60x = 23,515,938,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,938,850.56/137,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,117.60

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