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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,731.40, 206,645.70 and 132,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,731.40, 206,645.70 and 132,871.40 is: 199,353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,731.40 : 206,645.70 = 132,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,731.40/206,645.70 = 132,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,731.40x = 206,645.70 × 132,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,731.40x = 27,457,303,462.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,303,462.98/137,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,353.99

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