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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,134.46, 189,285.78 and 79,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,134.46, 189,285.78 and 79,787.27 is: 110,129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,134.46 : 189,285.78 = 79,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,134.46/189,285.78 = 79,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,134.46x = 189,285.78 × 79,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,134.46x = 15,102,594,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,102,594,689.59/137,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,129.83

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