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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,311.48, 186,606.49 and 116,185.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,311.48, 186,606.49 and 116,185.25 is: 160,229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,311.48 : 186,606.49 = 116,185.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,311.48/186,606.49 = 116,185.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,311.48x = 186,606.49 × 116,185.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,311.48x = 21,680,920,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680,920,178.31/135,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,229.72

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