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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,946.60, 205,419.90 and 77,897.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,946.60, 205,419.90 and 77,897.60 is: 116,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,946.60 : 205,419.90 = 77,897.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,946.60/205,419.90 = 77,897.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,946.60x = 205,419.90 × 77,897.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,946.60x = 16,001,717,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,717,202.24/136,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,846.40

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