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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,901.40, 206,852.10 and 97,660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,901.40, 206,852.10 and 97,660.60 is: 146,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,901.40 : 206,852.10 = 97,660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,901.40/206,852.10 = 97,660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,901.40x = 206,852.10 × 97,660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,901.40x = 20,201,300,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,300,197.26/137,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,490.90

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