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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,932.62, 188,862.90 and 117,844.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,932.62, 188,862.90 and 117,844.16 is: 162,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,932.62 : 188,862.90 = 117,844.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,932.62/188,862.90 = 117,844.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,932.62x = 188,862.90 × 117,844.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,932.62x = 22,256,389,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256,389,805.66/136,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,535.34

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