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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,004.38, 186,166.50 and 115,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,004.38, 186,166.50 and 115,947.26 is: 159,887.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,004.38 : 186,166.50 = 115,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,004.38/186,166.50 = 115,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,004.38x = 186,166.50 × 115,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,004.38x = 21,585,495,039.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,495,039.89/135,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,887.37

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