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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,695.78, 187,255.75 and 81,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,695.78, 187,255.75 and 81,971.44 is: 113,117.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,695.78 : 187,255.75 = 81,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,695.78/187,255.75 = 81,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,695.78x = 187,255.75 × 81,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,695.78x = 15,349,623,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,349,623,475.78/135,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,117.91

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