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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207,237.20, 311,009.40 and 137,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207,237.20, 311,009.40 and 137,093.20 is: 205,741.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,237.20 : 311,009.40 = 137,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,237.20/311,009.40 = 137,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,237.20x = 311,009.40 × 137,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,237.20x = 42,637,273,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,637,273,876.08/207,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,741.41

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