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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,617.70, 192,431.50 and 137,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,617.70, 192,431.50 and 137,617.70 is: 192,431.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,617.70 : 192,431.50 = 137,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,617.70/192,431.50 = 137,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,617.70x = 192,431.50 × 137,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,617.70x = 26,481,980,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481,980,437.55/137,617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,431.50

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