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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,664.73, 204,981.89 and 36,834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,664.73, 204,981.89 and 36,834.84 is: 55,248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,664.73 : 204,981.89 = 36,834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,664.73/204,981.89 = 36,834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,664.73x = 204,981.89 × 36,834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,664.73x = 7,550,474,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,550,474,936.87/136,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,248.16

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