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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,470.08, 203,202.84 and 36,974.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,470.08, 203,202.84 and 36,974.08 is: 55,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,470.08 : 203,202.84 = 36,974.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,470.08/203,202.84 = 36,974.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,470.08x = 203,202.84 × 36,974.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,470.08x = 7,513,238,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,513,238,062.39/135,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,460.50

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