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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,462.62, 204,665.74 and 36,599.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,462.62, 204,665.74 and 36,599.08 is: 54,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,462.62 : 204,665.74 = 36,599.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,462.62/204,665.74 = 36,599.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,462.62x = 204,665.74 × 36,599.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,462.62x = 7,490,577,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,490,577,791.52/136,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,891.06

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