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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,229.20, 310,997.40 and 137,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,229.20, 310,997.40 and 137,085.20 is: 205,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,229.20 : 310,997.40 = 137,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,229.20/310,997.40 = 137,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,229.20x = 310,997.40 × 137,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,229.20x = 42,633,140,778.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,633,140,778.48/207,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,729.41

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