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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,228.17, 204,240.45 and 93,987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,228.17, 204,240.45 and 93,987.72 is: 140,911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,228.17 : 204,240.45 = 93,987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,228.17/204,240.45 = 93,987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,228.17x = 204,240.45 × 93,987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,228.17x = 19,196,093,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196,093,481.70/136,228.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,911.34

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