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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,651.05, 206,451.96 and 87,582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,651.05, 206,451.96 and 87,582.41 is: 131,357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,651.05 : 206,451.96 = 87,582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,651.05/206,451.96 = 87,582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,651.05x = 206,451.96 × 87,582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,651.05x = 18,081,560,780.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,560,780.82/137,651.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,357.96

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