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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,305.99, 188,107.77 and 75,872.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,305.99, 188,107.77 and 75,872.79 is: 104,707.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,305.99 : 188,107.77 = 75,872.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,305.99/188,107.77 = 75,872.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,305.99x = 188,107.77 × 75,872.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,305.99x = 14,272,261,330.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,272,261,330.58/136,305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,707.51

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