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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,607.60, 206,411.40 and 82,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,607.60, 206,411.40 and 82,311.60 is: 123,467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,607.60 : 206,411.40 = 82,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,607.60/206,411.40 = 82,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,607.60x = 206,411.40 × 82,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,607.60x = 16,990,052,592.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990,052,592.24/137,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,467.40

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