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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,874.92, 206,177.48 and 131,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,874.92, 206,177.48 and 131,148.87 is: 196,119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,874.92 : 206,177.48 = 131,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,874.92/206,177.48 = 131,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,874.92x = 206,177.48 × 131,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,874.92x = 27,039,943,521.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,039,943,521.45/137,874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,119.38

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