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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,183.72, 206,124.39 and 135,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,183.72, 206,124.39 and 135,897.36 is: 202,713.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,183.72 : 206,124.39 = 135,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,183.72/206,124.39 = 135,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,183.72x = 206,124.39 × 135,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,183.72x = 28,011,760,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,011,760,432.61/138,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,713.90

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