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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,998.20, 206,997.30 and 103,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,998.20, 206,997.30 and 103,006.20 is: 154,509.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,998.20 : 206,997.30 = 103,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,998.20/206,997.30 = 103,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,998.20x = 206,997.30 × 103,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,998.20x = 21,322,005,283.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,322,005,283.26/137,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,509.30

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