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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,445.10, 206,167.65 and 82,149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,445.10, 206,167.65 and 82,149.10 is: 123,223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,445.10 : 206,167.65 = 82,149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,445.10/206,167.65 = 82,149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,445.10x = 206,167.65 × 82,149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,445.10x = 16,936,486,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,936,486,896.62/137,445.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,223.65

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