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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,333.55, 188,091.59 and 78,941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,333.55, 188,091.59 and 78,941.54 is: 108,911.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,333.55 : 188,091.59 = 78,941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,333.55/188,091.59 = 78,941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,333.55x = 188,091.59 × 78,941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,333.55x = 14,848,238,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,848,238,440.48/136,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,911.12

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