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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,228.20, 202,842.30 and 36,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,228.20, 202,842.30 and 36,732.20 is: 55,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,228.20 : 202,842.30 = 36,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,228.20/202,842.30 = 36,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,228.20x = 202,842.30 × 36,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,228.20x = 7,450,843,932.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,450,843,932.06/135,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,098.30

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