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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,174.63, 185,323.38 and 97,818.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,174.63, 185,323.38 and 97,818.50 is: 135,107.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,174.63 : 185,323.38 = 97,818.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,174.63/185,323.38 = 97,818.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,174.63x = 185,323.38 × 97,818.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,174.63x = 18,128,055,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,128,055,046.53/134,174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,107.92

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