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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,579.78, 188,466.36 and 76,144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,579.78, 188,466.36 and 76,144.78 is: 105,072.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,579.78 : 188,466.36 = 76,144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,579.78/188,466.36 = 76,144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,579.78x = 188,466.36 × 76,144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,579.78x = 14,350,729,519.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,729,519.60/136,579.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,072.14

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