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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,640.68, 188,564.42 and 76,209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,640.68, 188,564.42 and 76,209.77 is: 105,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,640.68 : 188,564.42 = 76,209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,640.68/188,564.42 = 76,209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,640.68x = 188,564.42 × 76,209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,640.68x = 14,370,450,135.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,370,450,135.56/136,640.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,169.63

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