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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,621.91, 206,141.25 and 103,971.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,621.91, 206,141.25 and 103,971.27 is: 155,736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,621.91 : 206,141.25 = 103,971.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,621.91/206,141.25 = 103,971.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,621.91x = 206,141.25 × 103,971.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,621.91x = 21,432,767,561.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,432,767,561.89/137,621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,736.59

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