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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,520.82, 188,399.60 and 76,095.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,520.82, 188,399.60 and 76,095.29 is: 105,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,520.82 : 188,399.60 = 76,095.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,520.82/188,399.60 = 76,095.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,520.82x = 188,399.60 × 76,095.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,520.82x = 14,336,322,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336,322,708.82/136,520.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,011.99

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