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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,730.52, 237,093.18 and 136,064.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,730.52, 237,093.18 and 136,064.60 is: 187,852.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,730.52 : 237,093.18 = 136,064.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,730.52/237,093.18 = 136,064.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,730.52x = 237,093.18 × 136,064.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,730.52x = 32,259,988,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,988,699.43/171,730.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,852.39

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