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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,217.52, 187,873.62 and 88,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,217.52, 187,873.62 and 88,486.26 is: 122,041.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,217.52 : 187,873.62 = 88,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,217.52/187,873.62 = 88,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,217.52x = 187,873.62 × 88,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,217.52x = 16,624,233,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624,233,986.46/136,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,041.82

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