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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,593.95, 188,596.73 and 113,991.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,593.95, 188,596.73 and 113,991.35 is: 157,389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,593.95 : 188,596.73 = 113,991.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,593.95/188,596.73 = 113,991.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,593.95x = 188,596.73 × 113,991.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,593.95x = 21,498,395,200.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498,395,200.28/136,593.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,389.08

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