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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,272.68, 185,298.56 and 76,917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,272.68, 185,298.56 and 76,917.02 is: 106,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,272.68 : 185,298.56 = 76,917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,272.68/185,298.56 = 76,917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,272.68x = 185,298.56 × 76,917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,272.68x = 14,252,612,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252,612,226.07/134,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,146.78

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