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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,048.32, 204,367.71 and 115,030.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,048.32, 204,367.71 and 115,030.56 is: 172,795.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,048.32 : 204,367.71 = 115,030.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,048.32/204,367.71 = 115,030.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,048.32x = 204,367.71 × 115,030.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,048.32x = 23,508,532,127.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508,532,127.22/136,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,795.46

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