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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,055.78, 151,941.42 and 79,812

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,055.78, 151,941.42 and 79,812 is: 110,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,055.78 : 151,941.42 = 79,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,055.78/151,941.42 = 79,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,055.78x = 151,941.42 × 79,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,055.78x = 12,126,748,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126,748,613.04/110,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,187.29

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