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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,223, 204,334.50 and 37,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,223, 204,334.50 and 37,727 is: 56,590.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,223 : 204,334.50 = 37,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,223/204,334.50 = 37,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,223x = 204,334.50 × 37,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,223x = 7,708,927,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,927,681.50/136,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,590.50

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