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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,919.40, 206,879.10 and 123,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,919.40, 206,879.10 and 123,047.80 is: 184,571.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,919.40 : 206,879.10 = 123,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,919.40/206,879.10 = 123,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,919.40x = 206,879.10 × 123,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,919.40x = 25,456,018,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456,018,120.98/137,919.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,571.70

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