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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,267, 204,412.02 and 37,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,267, 204,412.02 and 37,771 is: 56,659.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,267 : 204,412.02 = 37,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,267/204,412.02 = 37,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,267x = 204,412.02 × 37,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,267x = 7,720,846,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,720,846,407.42/136,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56,659.69

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