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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,426.60, 206,139.90 and 114,079.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,426.60, 206,139.90 and 114,079.40 is: 171,119.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,426.60 : 206,139.90 = 114,079.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,426.60/206,139.90 = 114,079.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,426.60x = 206,139.90 × 114,079.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,426.60x = 23,516,316,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516,316,108.06/137,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,119.10

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