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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,250.15, 205,875.23 and 132,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,250.15, 205,875.23 and 132,001.35 is: 198,002.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,250.15 : 205,875.23 = 132,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,250.15/205,875.23 = 132,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,250.15x = 205,875.23 × 132,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,250.15x = 27,175,807,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175,807,631.55/137,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,002.03

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