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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,727.40, 206,591.10 and 132,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,727.40, 206,591.10 and 132,478.60 is: 198,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,727.40 : 206,591.10 = 132,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,727.40/206,591.10 = 132,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,727.40x = 206,591.10 × 132,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,727.40x = 27,368,899,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,368,899,700.46/137,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,717.90

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