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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,427.80, 205,752.90 and 137,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,427.80, 205,752.90 and 137,427.80 is: 205,752.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,427.80 : 205,752.90 = 137,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,427.80/205,752.90 = 137,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,427.80x = 205,752.90 × 137,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,427.80x = 28,276,168,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,276,168,390.62/137,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,752.90

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