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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,227.32, 188,252.91 and 102,176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,227.32, 188,252.91 and 102,176.67 is: 141,198.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,227.32 : 188,252.91 = 102,176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,227.32/188,252.91 = 102,176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,227.32x = 188,252.91 × 102,176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,227.32x = 19,235,056,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235,056,167.56/136,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,198.23

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