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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,179.13, 185,329.59 and 97,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,179.13, 185,329.59 and 97,823 is: 135,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,179.13 : 185,329.59 = 97,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,179.13/185,329.59 = 97,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,179.13x = 185,329.59 × 97,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,179.13x = 18,129,496,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129,496,482.57/134,179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,114.13

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