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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,901.35, 187,545 and 75,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,901.35, 187,545 and 75,473 is: 104,153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,901.35 : 187,545 = 75,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,901.35/187,545 = 75,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,901.35x = 187,545 × 75,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,901.35x = 14,154,583,785
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154,583,785/135,901.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,153.37

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