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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,326.38, 204,172.14 and 131,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,326.38, 204,172.14 and 131,597 is: 197,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,326.38 : 204,172.14 = 131,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,326.38/204,172.14 = 131,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,326.38x = 204,172.14 × 131,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,326.38x = 26,868,441,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868,441,107.58/136,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,089.08

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