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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,086.20, 189,179.46 and 79,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,086.20, 189,179.46 and 79,739.28 is: 110,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,086.20 : 189,179.46 = 79,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,086.20/189,179.46 = 79,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,086.20x = 189,179.46 × 79,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,086.20x = 15,085,033,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,033,931.19/137,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,040.50

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