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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,693, 205,039.50 and 38,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,693, 205,039.50 and 38,197 is: 57,295.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,693 : 205,039.50 = 38,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,693/205,039.50 = 38,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,693x = 205,039.50 × 38,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,693x = 7,831,893,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,831,893,781.50/136,693
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,295.50

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