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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,904.52, 188,805.51 and 114,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,904.52, 188,805.51 and 114,010.16 is: 157,231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,904.52 : 188,805.51 = 114,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,904.52/188,805.51 = 114,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,904.52x = 188,805.51 × 114,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,904.52x = 21,525,745,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,525,745,459.95/136,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,231.81

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