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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,729.52, 237,091.80 and 136,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,729.52, 237,091.80 and 136,063.60 is: 187,851.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,729.52 : 237,091.80 = 136,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,729.52/237,091.80 = 136,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,729.52x = 237,091.80 × 136,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,729.52x = 32,259,563,838.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,563,838.48/171,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,851.01

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