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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,621.96, 183,978.66 and 113,437

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,621.96, 183,978.66 and 113,437 is: 156,186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,621.96 : 183,978.66 = 113,437 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,621.96/183,978.66 = 113,437/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,621.96x = 183,978.66 × 113,437
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,621.96x = 20,869,987,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869,987,254.42/133,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,186.81

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