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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,901.53, 188,801.37 and 114,007.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,901.53, 188,801.37 and 114,007.16 is: 157,227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,901.53 : 188,801.37 = 114,007.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,901.53/188,801.37 = 114,007.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,901.53x = 188,801.37 × 114,007.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,901.53x = 21,524,707,407.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,524,707,407.80/136,901.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,227.67

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