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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,586.56, 206,379.88 and 90,828.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,586.56, 206,379.88 and 90,828.50 is: 136,242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,586.56 : 206,379.88 = 90,828.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,586.56/206,379.88 = 90,828.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,586.56x = 206,379.88 × 90,828.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,586.56x = 18,745,174,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,745,174,930.58/137,586.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,242.78

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