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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,030.32, 209,861.04 and 136,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,030.32, 209,861.04 and 136,087.20 is: 187,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,030.32 : 209,861.04 = 136,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,030.32/209,861.04 = 136,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,030.32x = 209,861.04 × 136,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,030.32x = 28,559,401,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559,401,322.69/152,030.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,853.33

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