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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,483.82, 188,342.88 and 76,051.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,483.82, 188,342.88 and 76,051.34 is: 104,948.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,483.82 : 188,342.88 = 76,051.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,483.82/188,342.88 = 76,051.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,483.82x = 188,342.88 × 76,051.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,483.82x = 14,323,728,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,323,728,403.46/136,483.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,948.18

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