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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,392.07, 188,226.87 and 75,962.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,392.07, 188,226.87 and 75,962.71 is: 104,831.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,392.07 : 188,226.87 = 75,962.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,392.07/188,226.87 = 75,962.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,392.07x = 188,226.87 × 75,962.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,392.07x = 14,298,223,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,223,517.73/136,392.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,831.78

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