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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,703.36, 187,284.63 and 131,590.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,703.36, 187,284.63 and 131,590.79 is: 180,280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,703.36 : 187,284.63 = 131,590.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,703.36/187,284.63 = 131,590.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,703.36x = 187,284.63 × 131,590.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,703.36x = 24,644,932,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,644,932,675.92/136,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,280.37

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