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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,871.22, 188,876.97 and 85,911.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,871.22, 188,876.97 and 85,911.33 is: 118,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,871.22 : 188,876.97 = 85,911.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,871.22/188,876.97 = 85,911.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,871.22x = 188,876.97 × 85,911.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,871.22x = 16,226,671,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,671,699.07/136,871.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,554.30

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