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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,729.10, 206,593.65 and 95,738.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,729.10, 206,593.65 and 95,738.70 is: 143,608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,729.10 : 206,593.65 = 95,738.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,729.10/206,593.65 = 95,738.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,729.10x = 206,593.65 × 95,738.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,729.10x = 19,779,007,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779,007,479.26/137,729.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,608.05

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