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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,424.08, 186,867.72 and 75,808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,424.08, 186,867.72 and 75,808.08 is: 104,605.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,424.08 : 186,867.72 = 75,808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,424.08/186,867.72 = 75,808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,424.08x = 186,867.72 × 75,808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,424.08x = 14,166,083,067.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,083,067.18/135,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,605.35

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