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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,552.52, 204,828.80 and 38,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,552.52, 204,828.80 and 38,056.52 is: 57,084.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,552.52 : 204,828.80 = 38,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,552.52/204,828.80 = 38,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,552.52x = 204,828.80 × 38,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,552.52x = 7,795,071,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,071,323.78/136,552.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,084.79

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