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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,225.40, 206,183.70 and 87,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,225.40, 206,183.70 and 87,329.40 is: 131,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,225.40 : 206,183.70 = 87,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,225.40/206,183.70 = 87,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,225.40x = 206,183.70 × 87,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,225.40x = 18,005,898,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,005,898,810.78/137,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,214.04

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