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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,619.40, 206,234.70 and 96,017.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,619.40, 206,234.70 and 96,017.80 is: 143,891.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,619.40 : 206,234.70 = 96,017.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,619.40/206,234.70 = 96,017.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,619.40x = 206,234.70 × 96,017.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,619.40x = 19,802,202,177.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,802,202,177.66/137,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,891.07

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