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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,475.82, 188,331.84 and 76,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,475.82, 188,331.84 and 76,043.34 is: 104,937.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,475.82 : 188,331.84 = 76,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,475.82/188,331.84 = 76,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,475.82x = 188,331.84 × 76,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,475.82x = 14,321,382,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,321,382,141.95/136,475.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,937.14

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