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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,723.68, 206,419.28 and 71,127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,723.68, 206,419.28 and 71,127.52 is: 106,605.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,723.68 : 206,419.28 = 71,127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,723.68/206,419.28 = 71,127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,723.68x = 206,419.28 × 71,127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,723.68x = 14,682,091,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,682,091,466.59/137,723.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,605.43

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