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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,284.08, 186,744.36 and 121,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,284.08, 186,744.36 and 121,112.32 is: 167,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,284.08 : 186,744.36 = 121,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,284.08/186,744.36 = 121,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,284.08x = 186,744.36 × 121,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,284.08x = 22,617,042,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,617,042,686.52/135,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,181.85

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