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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,285.66, 188,023.75 and 136,075.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,285.66, 188,023.75 and 136,075.47 is: 187,733.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,285.66 : 188,023.75 = 136,075.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,285.66/188,023.75 = 136,075.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,285.66x = 188,023.75 × 136,075.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,285.66x = 25,585,420,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,420,152.41/136,285.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,733.77

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