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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,265.34, 188,044.83 and 75,834.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,265.34, 188,044.83 and 75,834.96 is: 104,651.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,265.34 : 188,044.83 = 75,834.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,265.34/188,044.83 = 75,834.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,265.34x = 188,044.83 × 75,834.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,265.34x = 14,260,372,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,372,161.26/136,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,651.50

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