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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,297.02, 188,030.79 and 96,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,297.02, 188,030.79 and 96,004.38 is: 132,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,297.02 : 188,030.79 = 96,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,297.02/188,030.79 = 96,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,297.02x = 188,030.79 × 96,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,297.02x = 18,051,779,414.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,779,414.86/136,297.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,444.42

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