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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,974.24, 187,643.22 and 75,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,974.24, 187,643.22 and 75,545 is: 104,251.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,974.24 : 187,643.22 = 75,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,974.24/187,643.22 = 75,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,974.24x = 187,643.22 × 75,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,974.24x = 14,175,507,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,175,507,054.90/135,974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,251.42

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