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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,592.14, 259,104.38 and 136,523.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,592.14, 259,104.38 and 136,523.87 is: 188,568.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,592.14 : 259,104.38 = 136,523.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,592.14/259,104.38 = 136,523.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,592.14x = 259,104.38 × 136,523.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,592.14x = 35,373,932,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,373,932,691.55/187,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,568.31

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