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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,355.87, 188,106.50 and 88,591.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,355.87, 188,106.50 and 88,591.79 is: 122,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,355.87 : 188,106.50 = 88,591.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,355.87/188,106.50 = 88,591.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,355.87x = 188,106.50 × 88,591.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,355.87x = 16,664,692,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664,692,237.38/136,355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,214.70

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