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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,347.88, 189,524.07 and 79,999.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,347.88, 189,524.07 and 79,999.79 is: 110,390.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,347.88 : 189,524.07 = 79,999.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,347.88/189,524.07 = 79,999.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,347.88x = 189,524.07 × 79,999.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,347.88x = 15,161,884,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161,884,852.33/137,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,390.39

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