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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,263.87, 188,052.98 and 75,834.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,263.87, 188,052.98 and 75,834.33 is: 104,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,263.87 : 188,052.98 = 75,834.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,263.87/188,052.98 = 75,834.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,263.87x = 188,052.98 × 75,834.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,263.87x = 14,260,871,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,871,363.63/136,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,656.29

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