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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,306, 204,390.33 and 79,398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,306, 204,390.33 and 79,398.23 is: 119,057.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,306 : 204,390.33 = 79,398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,306/204,390.33 = 79,398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,306x = 204,390.33 × 79,398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,306x = 16,228,230,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228,230,431.12/136,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,057.34

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