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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,852.10, 206,972.55 and 85,364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,852.10, 206,972.55 and 85,364.10 is: 128,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,852.10 : 206,972.55 = 85,364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,852.10/206,972.55 = 85,364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,852.10x = 206,972.55 × 85,364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,852.10x = 17,668,025,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,668,025,455.46/137,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,166.53

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