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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,712.30, 206,179.65 and 137,712.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,712.30, 206,179.65 and 137,712.30 is: 206,179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,712.30 : 206,179.65 = 137,712.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,712.30/206,179.65 = 137,712.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,712.30x = 206,179.65 × 137,712.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,712.30x = 28,393,473,814.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,393,473,814.70/137,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,179.65

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