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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,343.34, 188,161.58 and 81,912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,343.34, 188,161.58 and 81,912.16 is: 113,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,343.34 : 188,161.58 = 81,912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,343.34/188,161.58 = 81,912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,343.34x = 188,161.58 × 81,912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,343.34x = 15,412,721,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,721,446.81/136,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113,043.45

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