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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,615.65, 188,529.23 and 76,186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,615.65, 188,529.23 and 76,186.36 is: 105,136.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,615.65 : 188,529.23 = 76,186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,615.65/188,529.23 = 76,186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,615.65x = 188,529.23 × 76,186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,615.65x = 14,363,355,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,363,355,596.84/136,615.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,136.97

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