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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,021.32, 209,848.62 and 136,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,021.32, 209,848.62 and 136,078.20 is: 187,840.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,021.32 : 209,848.62 = 136,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,021.32/209,848.62 = 136,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,021.32x = 209,848.62 × 136,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,021.32x = 28,555,822,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555,822,482.08/152,021.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,840.91

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