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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,761, 159,678.69 and 79,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,761, 159,678.69 and 79,445.88 is: 109,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,761 : 159,678.69 = 79,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,761/159,678.69 = 79,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,761x = 159,678.69 × 79,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,761x = 12,685,814,044.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,685,814,044.30/115,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,586.25

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