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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,325.21, 188,126.82 and 75,895.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,325.21, 188,126.82 and 75,895.83 is: 104,735.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,325.21 : 188,126.82 = 75,895.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,325.21/188,126.82 = 75,895.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,325.21x = 188,126.82 × 75,895.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,325.21x = 14,278,041,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,041,149.16/136,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,735.15

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