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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,243.96, 188,014.86 and 76,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,243.96, 188,014.86 and 76,627.96 is: 105,745.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,243.96 : 188,014.86 = 76,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,243.96/188,014.86 = 76,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,243.96x = 188,014.86 × 76,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,243.96x = 14,407,195,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,407,195,171.49/136,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,745.57

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