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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,719.40, 206,627.70 and 132,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,719.40, 206,627.70 and 132,859.40 is: 199,335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,719.40 : 206,627.70 = 132,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,719.40/206,627.70 = 132,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,719.40x = 206,627.70 × 132,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,719.40x = 27,452,432,245.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452,432,245.38/137,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,335.98

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