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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,281.28, 188,090.64 and 79,681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,281.28, 188,090.64 and 79,681.68 is: 109,973.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,281.28 : 188,090.64 = 79,681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,281.28/188,090.64 = 79,681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,281.28x = 188,090.64 × 79,681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,281.28x = 14,987,378,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,987,378,187.48/136,281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,973.86

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