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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,881.05, 206,821.58 and 85,393.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,881.05, 206,821.58 and 85,393.05 is: 128,089.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,881.05 : 206,821.58 = 85,393.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,881.05/206,821.58 = 85,393.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,881.05x = 206,821.58 × 85,393.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,881.05x = 17,661,125,095.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,125,095.05/137,881.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,089.58

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