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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,477.06, 186,899.40 and 95,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,477.06, 186,899.40 and 95,217.12 is: 131,358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,477.06 : 186,899.40 = 95,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,477.06/186,899.40 = 95,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,477.06x = 186,899.40 × 95,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,477.06x = 17,796,022,597.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,796,022,597.73/135,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,358.20

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