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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,902.77, 190,327.98 and 128,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,902.77, 190,327.98 and 128,897.79 is: 177,899.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,902.77 : 190,327.98 = 128,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,902.77/190,327.98 = 128,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,902.77x = 190,327.98 × 128,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,902.77x = 24,532,855,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532,855,997.16/137,902.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,899.66

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