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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,723.60, 206,585.40 and 106,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,723.60, 206,585.40 and 106,581.20 is: 159,871.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,723.60 : 206,585.40 = 106,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,723.60/206,585.40 = 106,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,723.60x = 206,585.40 × 106,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,723.60x = 22,018,119,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,119,834.48/137,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,871.80

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