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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,024.59, 189,117.99 and 79,681.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,024.59, 189,117.99 and 79,681.66 is: 109,974.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,024.59 : 189,117.99 = 79,681.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,024.59/189,117.99 = 79,681.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,024.59x = 189,117.99 × 79,681.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,024.59x = 15,069,235,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069,235,379.06/137,024.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,974.68

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