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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,736.52, 237,101.46 and 136,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,736.52, 237,101.46 and 136,070.60 is: 187,860.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,736.52 : 237,101.46 = 136,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,736.52/237,101.46 = 136,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,736.52x = 237,101.46 × 136,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,736.52x = 32,262,537,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,537,923.08/171,736.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,860.67

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