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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,009.92, 187,568.12 and 85,006.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,009.92, 187,568.12 and 85,006.35 is: 117,230.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,009.92 : 187,568.12 = 85,006.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,009.92/187,568.12 = 85,006.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,009.92x = 187,568.12 × 85,006.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,009.92x = 15,944,481,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944,481,257.56/136,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,230.28

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