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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,605.80, 206,408.70 and 85,117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,605.80, 206,408.70 and 85,117.80 is: 127,676.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,605.80 : 206,408.70 = 85,117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,605.80/206,408.70 = 85,117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,605.80x = 206,408.70 × 85,117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,605.80x = 17,569,054,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,054,444.86/137,605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,676.70

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