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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,246.40, 205,869.60 and 131,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,246.40, 205,869.60 and 131,997.60 is: 197,996.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,246.40 : 205,869.60 = 131,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,246.40/205,869.60 = 131,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,246.40x = 205,869.60 × 131,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,246.40x = 27,174,293,112.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,174,293,112.96/137,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,996.40

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