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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,181.40, 206,117.70 and 87,285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,181.40, 206,117.70 and 87,285.40 is: 131,148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,181.40 : 206,117.70 = 87,285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,181.40/206,117.70 = 87,285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,181.40x = 206,117.70 × 87,285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,181.40x = 17,991,065,891.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991,065,891.58/137,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,148.00

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