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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,844.60, 206,961.30 and 85,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,844.60, 206,961.30 and 85,356.60 is: 128,155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,844.60 : 206,961.30 = 85,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,844.60/206,961.30 = 85,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,844.60x = 206,961.30 × 85,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,844.60x = 17,665,512,899.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,512,899.58/137,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,155.28

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