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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,427.40, 204,641.10 and 114,776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,427.40, 204,641.10 and 114,776.10 is: 172,164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,427.40 : 204,641.10 = 114,776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,427.40/204,641.10 = 114,776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,427.40x = 204,641.10 × 114,776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,427.40x = 23,487,907,357.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,907,357.71/136,427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,164.15

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