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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,713.06, 188,611.43 and 85,636.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,713.06, 188,611.43 and 85,636.89 is: 118,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,713.06 : 188,611.43 = 85,636.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,713.06/188,611.43 = 85,636.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,713.06x = 188,611.43 × 85,636.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,713.06x = 16,152,095,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,152,095,855.47/136,713.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,145.96

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