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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,407.68, 188,243.16 and 79,808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,407.68, 188,243.16 and 79,808.12 is: 110,135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,407.68 : 188,243.16 = 79,808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,407.68/188,243.16 = 79,808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,407.68x = 188,243.16 × 79,808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,407.68x = 15,023,332,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,023,332,702.46/136,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,135.53

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