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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,855.40, 206,345.70 and 137,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,855.40, 206,345.70 and 137,855.40 is: 206,345.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,855.40 : 206,345.70 = 137,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,855.40/206,345.70 = 137,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,855.40x = 206,345.70 × 137,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,855.40x = 28,445,869,011.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,445,869,011.78/137,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,345.70

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