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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,791, 187,391.58 and 76,175

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,791, 187,391.58 and 76,175 is: 105,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,791 : 187,391.58 = 76,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,791/187,391.58 = 76,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,791x = 187,391.58 × 76,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,791x = 14,274,553,606.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,274,553,606.50/135,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,121.50

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