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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,019.82, 189,111.42 and 79,676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,019.82, 189,111.42 and 79,676.89 is: 109,968.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,019.82 : 189,111.42 = 79,676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,019.82/189,111.42 = 79,676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,019.82x = 189,111.42 × 79,676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,019.82x = 15,067,809,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,067,809,809.08/137,019.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,968.10

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