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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,747.68, 275,762.52 and 136,178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,747.68, 275,762.52 and 136,178.88 is: 188,002.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,747.68 : 275,762.52 = 136,178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,747.68/275,762.52 = 136,178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,747.68x = 275,762.52 × 136,178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,747.68x = 37,553,031,119.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,553,031,119.58/199,747.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,002.34

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