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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,445.85, 206,174.22 and 65,381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,445.85, 206,174.22 and 65,381.45 is: 98,074.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,445.85 : 206,174.22 = 65,381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,445.85/206,174.22 = 65,381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,445.85x = 206,174.22 × 65,381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,445.85x = 13,479,969,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479,969,456.22/137,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,074.77

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