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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,363, 157,875.66 and 76,186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,363, 157,875.66 and 76,186.50 is: 105,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,363 : 157,875.66 = 76,186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,363/157,875.66 = 76,186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,363x = 157,875.66 × 76,186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,363x = 12,027,993,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,027,993,970.59/114,363
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,173.82

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