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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,369.68, 188,241.60 and 79,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,369.68, 188,241.60 and 79,799.28 is: 110,153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,369.68 : 188,241.60 = 79,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,369.68/188,241.60 = 79,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,369.68x = 188,241.60 × 79,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,369.68x = 15,021,544,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,021,544,146.05/136,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,153.11

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