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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,720.36, 187,256.34 and 81,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,720.36, 187,256.34 and 81,250.02 is: 112,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,720.36 : 187,256.34 = 81,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,720.36/187,256.34 = 81,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,720.36x = 187,256.34 × 81,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,720.36x = 15,214,581,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,581,370.13/135,720.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,102.42

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