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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,003.28, 187,630.79 and 78,632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,003.28, 187,630.79 and 78,632.10 is: 108,481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,003.28 : 187,630.79 = 78,632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,003.28/187,630.79 = 78,632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,003.28x = 187,630.79 × 78,632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,003.28x = 14,753,802,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,753,802,649.20/136,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,481.23

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