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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,033, 204,061.26 and 37,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,033, 204,061.26 and 37,537 is: 56,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,033 : 204,061.26 = 37,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,033/204,061.26 = 37,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,033x = 204,061.26 × 37,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,033x = 7,659,847,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,659,847,516.62/136,033
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,308.75

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