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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,712.80, 206,569.20 and 131,880.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,712.80, 206,569.20 and 131,880.80 is: 197,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,712.80 : 206,569.20 = 131,880.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,712.80/206,569.20 = 131,880.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,712.80x = 206,569.20 × 131,880.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,712.80x = 27,242,511,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,242,511,351.36/137,712.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,821.20

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