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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,744.40, 206,179.20 and 127,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,744.40, 206,179.20 and 127,246.80 is: 190,466.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,744.40 : 206,179.20 = 127,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,744.40/206,179.20 = 127,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,744.40x = 206,179.20 × 127,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,744.40x = 26,235,643,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,235,643,426.56/137,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,466.13

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