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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,007.20, 207,010.80 and 137,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,007.20, 207,010.80 and 137,132.40 is: 205,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,007.20 : 207,010.80 = 137,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,007.20/207,010.80 = 137,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,007.20x = 207,010.80 × 137,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,007.20x = 28,387,887,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,387,887,829.92/138,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,698.60

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