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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,372.79, 188,313.43 and 85,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,372.79, 188,313.43 and 85,473.02 is: 118,027.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,372.79 : 188,313.43 = 85,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,372.79/188,313.43 = 85,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,372.79x = 188,313.43 × 85,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,372.79x = 16,095,717,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,095,717,568.66/136,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,027.34

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