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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,621.89, 188,542.64 and 76,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,621.89, 188,542.64 and 76,195.08 is: 105,151.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,621.89 : 188,542.64 = 76,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,621.89/188,542.64 = 76,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,621.89x = 188,542.64 × 76,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,621.89x = 14,366,021,300.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366,021,300.10/136,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,151.68

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