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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,427.98, 188,276.28 and 75,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,427.98, 188,276.28 and 75,998.60 is: 104,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,427.98 : 188,276.28 = 75,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,427.98/188,276.28 = 75,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,427.98x = 188,276.28 × 75,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,427.98x = 14,308,733,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,308,733,313.22/136,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,881.23

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