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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138,436.80, 207,655.20 and 137,124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138,436.80, 207,655.20 and 137,124.60 is: 205,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138,436.80 : 207,655.20 = 137,124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138,436.80/207,655.20 = 137,124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138,436.80x = 207,655.20 × 137,124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138,436.80x = 28,474,636,237.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,474,636,237.92/138,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,686.90

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