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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,289.66, 188,029.27 and 136,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,289.66, 188,029.27 and 136,079.47 is: 187,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,289.66 : 188,029.27 = 136,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,289.66/188,029.27 = 136,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,289.66x = 188,029.27 × 136,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,289.66x = 25,586,923,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586,923,406.09/136,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,739.29

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