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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,301.22, 189,465.46 and 79,940.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,301.22, 189,465.46 and 79,940.99 is: 110,312.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,301.22 : 189,465.46 = 79,940.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,301.22/189,465.46 = 79,940.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,301.22x = 189,465.46 × 79,940.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,301.22x = 15,146,056,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,056,100.94/137,301.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,312.61

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