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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,864.41, 187,501.11 and 131,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,864.41, 187,501.11 and 131,747.36 is: 180,490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,864.41 : 187,501.11 = 131,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,864.41/187,501.11 = 131,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,864.41x = 187,501.11 × 131,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,864.41x = 24,702,775,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,702,775,812.76/136,864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,490.86

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