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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,592.14, 188,415.92 and 106,329.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,592.14, 188,415.92 and 106,329.56 is: 146,671.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,592.14 : 188,415.92 = 106,329.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,592.14/188,415.92 = 106,329.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,592.14x = 188,415.92 × 106,329.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,592.14x = 20,034,181,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,181,870.60/136,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,671.56

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