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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,477.52, 188,340.32 and 79,890.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,477.52, 188,340.32 and 79,890.08 is: 110,249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,477.52 : 188,340.32 = 79,890.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,477.52/188,340.32 = 79,890.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,477.52x = 188,340.32 × 79,890.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,477.52x = 15,046,523,232.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,046,523,232.03/136,477.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,249.10

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