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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,812.23, 188,804.06 and 85,827.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,812.23, 188,804.06 and 85,827.11 is: 118,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,812.23 : 188,804.06 = 85,827.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,812.23/188,804.06 = 85,827.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,812.23x = 188,804.06 × 85,827.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,812.23x = 16,204,505,452.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,204,505,452.91/136,812.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,443.40

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