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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,106.52, 202,640.34 and 78,972.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,106.52, 202,640.34 and 78,972.44 is: 118,447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,106.52 : 202,640.34 = 78,972.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,106.52/202,640.34 = 78,972.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,106.52x = 202,640.34 × 78,972.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,106.52x = 16,003,002,092.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,002,092.23/135,106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,447.30

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