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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,430.60, 207,645.90 and 137,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,430.60, 207,645.90 and 137,555.80 is: 206,333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,430.60 : 207,645.90 = 137,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,430.60/207,645.90 = 137,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,430.60x = 207,645.90 × 137,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,430.60x = 28,562,897,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,897,891.22/138,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,333.70

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