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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,266.14, 188,056.08 and 75,836.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,266.14, 188,056.08 and 75,836.58 is: 104,659.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,266.14 : 188,056.08 = 75,836.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,266.14/188,056.08 = 75,836.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,266.14x = 188,056.08 × 75,836.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,266.14x = 14,261,529,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,529,955.41/136,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,659.38

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