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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,958.24, 206,806.12 and 87,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,958.24, 206,806.12 and 87,897.80 is: 131,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,958.24 : 206,806.12 = 87,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,958.24/206,806.12 = 87,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,958.24x = 206,806.12 × 87,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,958.24x = 18,177,802,974.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,177,802,974.54/137,958.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,763.08

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