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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,923.46, 259,677.96 and 136,847.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,923.46, 259,677.96 and 136,847.29 is: 189,099.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,923.46 : 259,677.96 = 136,847.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,923.46/259,677.96 = 136,847.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,923.46x = 259,677.96 × 136,847.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,923.46x = 35,536,224,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536,224,414.49/187,923.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,099.46

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