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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,985.98, 187,509.36 and 92,972.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,985.98, 187,509.36 and 92,972.49 is: 128,198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,985.98 : 187,509.36 = 92,972.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,985.98/187,509.36 = 92,972.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,985.98x = 187,509.36 × 92,972.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,985.98x = 17,433,212,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,433,212,097.51/135,985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,198.60

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