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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,991, 186,287.58 and 75,375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,991, 186,287.58 and 75,375 is: 104,017.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,991 : 186,287.58 = 75,375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,991/186,287.58 = 75,375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,991x = 186,287.58 × 75,375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,991x = 14,041,426,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,426,342.50/134,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,017.50

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