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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,593.80, 206,390.70 and 85,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,593.80, 206,390.70 and 85,105.80 is: 127,658.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,593.80 : 206,390.70 = 85,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,593.80/206,390.70 = 85,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,593.80x = 206,390.70 × 85,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,593.80x = 17,565,045,636.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565,045,636.06/137,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,658.70

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