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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,113.40, 205,670.10 and 131,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,113.40, 205,670.10 and 131,864.60 is: 197,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,113.40 : 205,670.10 = 131,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,113.40/205,670.10 = 131,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,113.40x = 205,670.10 × 131,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,113.40x = 27,120,605,468.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,120,605,468.46/137,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,796.90

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