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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,869.22, 206,980.94 and 106,299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,869.22, 206,980.94 and 106,299.34 is: 159,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,869.22 : 206,980.94 = 106,299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,869.22/206,980.94 = 106,299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,869.22x = 206,980.94 × 106,299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,869.22x = 22,001,936,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001,936,464.94/137,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,585.56

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