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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,637.12, 185,669.64 and 88,614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,637.12, 185,669.64 and 88,614.54 is: 122,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,637.12 : 185,669.64 = 88,614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,637.12/185,669.64 = 88,614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,637.12x = 185,669.64 × 88,614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,637.12x = 16,453,029,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,453,029,740.57/134,637.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,202.78

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