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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,955.48, 187,152.78 and 117,944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,955.48, 187,152.78 and 117,944.44 is: 162,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,955.48 : 187,152.78 = 117,944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,955.48/187,152.78 = 117,944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,955.48x = 187,152.78 × 117,944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,955.48x = 22,073,629,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,629,831.54/135,955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,359.25

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