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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,786.80, 204,713.40 and 114,625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,786.80, 204,713.40 and 114,625.20 is: 171,546.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,786.80 : 204,713.40 = 114,625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,786.80/204,713.40 = 114,625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,786.80x = 204,713.40 × 114,625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,786.80x = 23,465,314,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465,314,417.68/136,786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,546.63

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