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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,867.63, 187,505.52 and 131,750.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,867.63, 187,505.52 and 131,750.58 is: 180,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,867.63 : 187,505.52 = 131,750.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,867.63/187,505.52 = 131,750.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,867.63x = 187,505.52 × 131,750.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,867.63x = 24,703,961,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,703,961,013.20/136,867.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,495.28

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