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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,864.23, 206,973.44 and 106,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,864.23, 206,973.44 and 106,294.35 is: 159,578.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,864.23 : 206,973.44 = 106,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,864.23/206,973.44 = 106,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,864.23x = 206,973.44 × 106,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,864.23x = 22,000,107,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,107,272.06/137,864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,578.07

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