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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,708.79, 188,635.47 and 91,313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,708.79, 188,635.47 and 91,313.96 is: 125,998.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,708.79 : 188,635.47 = 91,313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,708.79/188,635.47 = 91,313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,708.79x = 188,635.47 × 91,313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,708.79x = 17,225,050,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,225,050,818.98/136,708.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,998.13

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