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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,255, 204,394.02 and 37,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,255, 204,394.02 and 37,759 is: 56,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,255 : 204,394.02 = 37,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,255/204,394.02 = 37,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,255x = 204,394.02 × 37,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,255x = 7,717,713,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,713,801.18/136,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,641.69

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