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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,480.40, 206,220.60 and 131,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,480.40, 206,220.60 and 131,065.20 is: 196,597.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,480.40 : 206,220.60 = 131,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,480.40/206,220.60 = 131,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,480.40x = 206,220.60 × 131,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,480.40x = 27,028,344,183.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,344,183.12/137,480.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,597.80

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