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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,901.70, 203,852.55 and 73,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,901.70, 203,852.55 and 73,693.70 is: 110,540.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,901.70 : 203,852.55 = 73,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,901.70/203,852.55 = 73,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,901.70x = 203,852.55 × 73,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,901.70x = 15,022,648,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,648,663.94/135,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,540.55

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