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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,564.16, 189,354.96 and 120,528.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,564.16, 189,354.96 and 120,528.24 is: 165,905.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,564.16 : 189,354.96 = 120,528.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,564.16/189,354.96 = 120,528.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,564.16x = 189,354.96 × 120,528.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,564.16x = 22,822,620,064.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822,620,064.07/137,564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,905.28

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