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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,729.80, 206,594.70 and 131,897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,729.80, 206,594.70 and 131,897.80 is: 197,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,729.80 : 206,594.70 = 131,897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,729.80/206,594.70 = 131,897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,729.80x = 206,594.70 × 131,897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,729.80x = 27,249,386,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,249,386,421.66/137,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,846.70

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