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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,159.84, 202,237.56 and 85,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,159.84, 202,237.56 and 85,005.72 is: 127,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,159.84 : 202,237.56 = 85,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,159.84/202,237.56 = 85,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,159.84x = 202,237.56 × 85,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,159.84x = 17,191,349,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191,349,398.84/135,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,192.73

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