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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,708.88, 206,042.04 and 81,579.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,708.88, 206,042.04 and 81,579.12 is: 122,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,708.88 : 206,042.04 = 81,579.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,708.88/206,042.04 = 81,579.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,708.88x = 206,042.04 × 81,579.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,708.88x = 16,808,728,306.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,808,728,306.20/137,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,059.87

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