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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,989.44, 187,668.77 and 74,734.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,989.44, 187,668.77 and 74,734.81 is: 103,135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,989.44 : 187,668.77 = 74,734.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,989.44/187,668.77 = 74,734.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,989.44x = 187,668.77 × 74,734.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,989.44x = 14,025,389,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,025,389,026.04/135,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,135.87

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