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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,968.20, 206,952.30 and 95,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,968.20, 206,952.30 and 95,977.80 is: 143,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,968.20 : 206,952.30 = 95,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,968.20/206,952.30 = 95,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,968.20x = 206,952.30 × 95,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,968.20x = 19,862,826,458.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862,826,458.94/137,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,966.70

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