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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,724.30, 206,586.45 and 131,892.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,724.30, 206,586.45 and 131,892.30 is: 197,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,724.30 : 206,586.45 = 131,892.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,724.30/206,586.45 = 131,892.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,724.30x = 206,586.45 × 131,892.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,724.30x = 27,247,162,039.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,247,162,039.34/137,724.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,838.45

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