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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,579.70, 192,742.80 and 137,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,579.70, 192,742.80 and 137,579.70 is: 192,742.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,579.70 : 192,742.80 = 137,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,579.70/192,742.80 = 137,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,579.70x = 192,742.80 × 137,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,579.70x = 26,517,496,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,496,601.16/137,579.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,742.80

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