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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,211.88, 185,217.16 and 76,861.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,211.88, 185,217.16 and 76,861.45 is: 106,071.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,211.88 : 185,217.16 = 76,861.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,211.88/185,217.16 = 76,861.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,211.88x = 185,217.16 × 76,861.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,211.88x = 14,236,059,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,236,059,482.48/134,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,071.53

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