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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,968.89, 189,035.82 and 78,824.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,968.89, 189,035.82 and 78,824.39 is: 108,788.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,968.89 : 189,035.82 = 78,824.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,968.89/189,035.82 = 78,824.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,968.89x = 189,035.82 × 78,824.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,968.89x = 14,900,632,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900,632,254.47/136,968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,788.45

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