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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,026.32, 209,855.52 and 136,083.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,026.32, 209,855.52 and 136,083.20 is: 187,847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,026.32 : 209,855.52 = 136,083.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,026.32/209,855.52 = 136,083.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,026.32x = 209,855.52 × 136,083.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,026.32x = 28,557,810,699.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,810,699.26/152,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,847.81

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