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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,225.20, 310,991.40 and 137,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,225.20, 310,991.40 and 137,081.20 is: 205,723.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,225.20 : 310,991.40 = 137,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,225.20/310,991.40 = 137,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,225.20x = 310,991.40 × 137,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,225.20x = 42,631,074,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631,074,301.68/207,225.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,723.41

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