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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,493.78, 188,336.49 and 76,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,493.78, 188,336.49 and 76,062.92 is: 104,952.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,493.78 : 188,336.49 = 76,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,493.78/188,336.49 = 76,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,493.78x = 188,336.49 × 76,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,493.78x = 14,325,423,371.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325,423,371.95/136,493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,952.94

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