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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,342.52, 188,056.47 and 118,160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,342.52, 188,056.47 and 118,160.35 is: 162,977.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,342.52 : 188,056.47 = 118,160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,342.52/188,056.47 = 118,160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,342.52x = 188,056.47 × 118,160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,342.52x = 22,220,817,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220,817,374.68/136,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,977.90

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