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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,913.08, 187,553.76 and 75,487.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,913.08, 187,553.76 and 75,487.68 is: 104,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,913.08 : 187,553.76 = 75,487.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,913.08/187,553.76 = 75,487.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,913.08x = 187,553.76 × 75,487.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,913.08x = 14,157,998,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157,998,217.68/135,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,169.50

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