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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,459.60, 206,189.40 and 106,317.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,459.60, 206,189.40 and 106,317.20 is: 159,475.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,459.60 : 206,189.40 = 106,317.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,459.60/206,189.40 = 106,317.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,459.60x = 206,189.40 × 106,317.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,459.60x = 21,921,479,677.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921,479,677.68/137,459.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,475.80

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