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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,622.98, 188,507.52 and 82,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,622.98, 188,507.52 and 82,906.72 is: 114,391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,622.98 : 188,507.52 = 82,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,622.98/188,507.52 = 82,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,622.98x = 188,507.52 × 82,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,622.98x = 15,628,540,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628,540,178.53/136,622.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,391.74

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