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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,558, 204,837.12 and 38,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,558, 204,837.12 and 38,062 is: 57,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,558 : 204,837.12 = 38,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,558/204,837.12 = 38,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,558x = 204,837.12 × 38,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,558x = 7,796,510,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796,510,461.44/136,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,093.03

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