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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,183.13, 185,335.11 and 97,827

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,183.13, 185,335.11 and 97,827 is: 135,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,183.13 : 185,335.11 = 97,827 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,183.13/185,335.11 = 97,827/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,183.13x = 185,335.11 × 97,827
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,183.13x = 18,130,777,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,130,777,805.97/134,183.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,119.65

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