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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,014.60, 204,021.90 and 120,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,014.60, 204,021.90 and 120,851.40 is: 181,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,014.60 : 204,021.90 = 120,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,014.60/204,021.90 = 120,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,014.60x = 204,021.90 × 120,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,014.60x = 24,656,332,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656,332,245.66/136,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,277.10

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