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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,995, 187,684.62 and 76,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,995, 187,684.62 and 76,390.52 is: 105,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,995 : 187,684.62 = 76,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,995/187,684.62 = 76,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,995x = 187,684.62 × 76,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,995x = 14,337,325,717.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337,325,717.80/135,995
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,425.39

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