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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,644.66, 205,029.27 and 70,131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,644.66, 205,029.27 and 70,131.50 is: 105,229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,644.66 : 205,029.27 = 70,131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,644.66/205,029.27 = 70,131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,644.66x = 205,029.27 × 70,131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,644.66x = 14,379,008,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,008,873.20/136,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,229.20

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