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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,408.22, 188,252.80 and 82,695.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,408.22, 188,252.80 and 82,695.50 is: 114,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,408.22 : 188,252.80 = 82,695.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,408.22/188,252.80 = 82,695.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,408.22x = 188,252.80 × 82,695.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,408.22x = 15,567,659,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,567,659,422.40/136,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,125.52

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