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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,137.99, 310,581.23 and 135,144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,137.99, 310,581.23 and 135,144.38 is: 202,634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,137.99 : 310,581.23 = 135,144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,137.99/310,581.23 = 135,144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,137.99x = 310,581.23 × 135,144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,137.99x = 41,973,305,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,973,305,539.36/207,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,634.52

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