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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,763.90, 206,251.65 and 84,816.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,763.90, 206,251.65 and 84,816.90 is: 126,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,763.90 : 206,251.65 = 84,816.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,763.90/206,251.65 = 84,816.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,763.90x = 206,251.65 × 84,816.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,763.90x = 17,493,625,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,493,625,572.89/137,763.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126,982.65

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