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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,021.60, 204,032.40 and 130,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,021.60, 204,032.40 and 130,837.60 is: 196,256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,021.60 : 204,032.40 = 130,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,021.60/204,032.40 = 130,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,021.60x = 204,032.40 × 130,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,021.60x = 26,695,109,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,109,538.24/136,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,256.40

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