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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,687.08, 187,220.21 and 78,325.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,687.08, 187,220.21 and 78,325.49 is: 108,073.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,687.08 : 187,220.21 = 78,325.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,687.08/187,220.21 = 78,325.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,687.08x = 187,220.21 × 78,325.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,687.08x = 14,664,113,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,664,113,358.42/135,687.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,073.03

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