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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187,924.46, 259,679.34 and 136,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187,924.46, 259,679.34 and 136,848.29 is: 189,100.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187,924.46 : 259,679.34 = 136,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187,924.46/259,679.34 = 136,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187,924.46x = 259,679.34 × 136,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187,924.46x = 35,536,673,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,536,673,627.33/187,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,100.84

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