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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,061.70, 251,785.35 and 136,727.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,061.70, 251,785.35 and 136,727.30 is: 204,841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,061.70 : 251,785.35 = 136,727.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,061.70/251,785.35 = 136,727.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,061.70x = 251,785.35 × 136,727.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,061.70x = 34,425,931,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,425,931,085.06/168,061.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,841.03

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