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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,654, 187,202.79 and 76,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,654, 187,202.79 and 76,038 is: 104,932.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,654 : 187,202.79 = 76,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,654/187,202.79 = 76,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,654x = 187,202.79 × 76,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,654x = 14,234,525,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,525,746.02/135,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,932.59

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