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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,757.61, 206,439.11 and 78,470.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,757.61, 206,439.11 and 78,470.87 is: 117,593.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,757.61 : 206,439.11 = 78,470.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,757.61/206,439.11 = 78,470.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,757.61x = 206,439.11 × 78,470.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,757.61x = 16,199,456,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,199,456,171.37/137,757.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,593.92

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