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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,666.72, 204,991.96 and 52,467.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,666.72, 204,991.96 and 52,467.24 is: 78,697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,666.72 : 204,991.96 = 52,467.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,666.72/204,991.96 = 52,467.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,666.72x = 204,991.96 × 52,467.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,666.72x = 10,755,362,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755,362,363.39/136,666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,697.74

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