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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,252.40, 205,878.60 and 132,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,252.40, 205,878.60 and 132,003.60 is: 198,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,252.40 : 205,878.60 = 132,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,252.40/205,878.60 = 132,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,252.40x = 205,878.60 × 132,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,252.40x = 27,176,716,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,716,362.96/137,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,005.40

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