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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,541.70, 204,812.55 and 117,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,541.70, 204,812.55 and 117,514.80 is: 176,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,541.70 : 204,812.55 = 117,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,541.70/204,812.55 = 117,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,541.70x = 204,812.55 × 117,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,541.70x = 24,068,505,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,068,505,850.74/136,541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,272.20

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