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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,999.70, 206,999.55 and 71,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,999.70, 206,999.55 and 71,569.58 is: 107,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,999.70 : 206,999.55 = 71,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,999.70/206,999.55 = 71,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,999.70x = 206,999.55 × 71,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,999.70x = 14,814,869,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,814,869,818.69/137,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,354.36

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