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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,590.40, 188,493.97 and 76,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,590.40, 188,493.97 and 76,161.77 is: 105,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,590.40 : 188,493.97 = 76,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,590.40/188,493.97 = 76,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,590.40x = 188,493.97 × 76,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,590.40x = 14,356,033,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,356,033,066.25/136,590.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,102.80

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