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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,953.31, 207,192.42 and 85,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,953.31, 207,192.42 and 85,727.75 is: 128,754.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,953.31 : 207,192.42 = 85,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,953.31/207,192.42 = 85,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,953.31x = 207,192.42 × 85,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,953.31x = 17,762,139,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,139,983.66/137,953.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,754.72

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