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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,437.70, 207,656.55 and 120,941.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,437.70, 207,656.55 and 120,941.70 is: 181,412.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,437.70 : 207,656.55 = 120,941.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,437.70/207,656.55 = 120,941.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,437.70x = 207,656.55 × 120,941.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,437.70x = 25,114,336,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,114,336,173.14/138,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,412.55

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