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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,344.02, 188,058.54 and 118,161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,344.02, 188,058.54 and 118,161.85 is: 162,979.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,344.02 : 188,058.54 = 118,161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,344.02/188,058.54 = 118,161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,344.02x = 188,058.54 × 118,161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,344.02x = 22,221,344,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,344,994.70/136,344.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,979.98

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