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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,423.60, 207,635.40 and 137,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,423.60, 207,635.40 and 137,548.80 is: 206,323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,423.60 : 207,635.40 = 137,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,423.60/207,635.40 = 137,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,423.60x = 207,635.40 × 137,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,423.60x = 28,560,000,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,560,000,107.52/138,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,323.20

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