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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,355.63, 188,185.37 and 79,814.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,355.63, 188,185.37 and 79,814.39 is: 110,152.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,355.63 : 188,185.37 = 79,814.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,355.63/188,185.37 = 79,814.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,355.63x = 188,185.37 × 79,814.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,355.63x = 15,019,899,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019,899,173.48/136,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,152.40

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