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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,215, 204,322.50 and 37,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,215, 204,322.50 and 37,719 is: 56,578.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,215 : 204,322.50 = 37,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,215/204,322.50 = 37,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,215x = 204,322.50 × 37,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,215x = 7,706,840,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706,840,377.50/136,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,578.50

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