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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,222.32, 188,003.40 and 82,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,222.32, 188,003.40 and 82,506 is: 113,868.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,222.32 : 188,003.40 = 82,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,222.32/188,003.40 = 82,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,222.32x = 188,003.40 × 82,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,222.32x = 15,511,408,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,511,408,520.40/136,222.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,868.33

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