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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,433.60, 206,150.40 and 131,990.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,433.60, 206,150.40 and 131,990.40 is: 197,985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,433.60 : 206,150.40 = 131,990.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,433.60/206,150.40 = 131,990.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,433.60x = 206,150.40 × 131,990.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,433.60x = 27,209,873,756.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,209,873,756.16/137,433.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,985.60

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