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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,715.40, 206,621.70 and 132,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,715.40, 206,621.70 and 132,855.40 is: 199,329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,715.40 : 206,621.70 = 132,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,715.40/206,621.70 = 132,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,715.40x = 206,621.70 × 132,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,715.40x = 27,450,808,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450,808,602.18/137,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,329.98

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