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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,507.96, 188,477.04 and 95,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,507.96, 188,477.04 and 95,758.72 is: 132,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,507.96 : 188,477.04 = 95,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,507.96/188,477.04 = 95,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,507.96x = 188,477.04 × 95,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,507.96x = 18,048,320,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,048,320,099.79/136,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,214.42

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