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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,836.22, 257,942.89 and 136,524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,836.22, 257,942.89 and 136,524.53 is: 204,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,836.22 : 257,942.89 = 136,524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,836.22/257,942.89 = 136,524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,836.22x = 257,942.89 × 136,524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,836.22x = 35,215,531,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,215,531,824.09/171,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,936.61

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