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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,999.80, 206,999.70 and 114,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,999.80, 206,999.70 and 114,671.80 is: 172,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,999.80 : 206,999.70 = 114,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,999.80/206,999.70 = 114,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,999.80x = 206,999.70 × 114,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,999.80x = 23,737,028,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737,028,198.46/137,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,007.70

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