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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,268.20, 202,902.30 and 36,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,268.20, 202,902.30 and 36,772.20 is: 55,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,268.20 : 202,902.30 = 36,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,268.20/202,902.30 = 36,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,268.20x = 202,902.30 × 36,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,268.20x = 7,461,163,956.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,461,163,956.06/135,268.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,158.30

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