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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,709.89, 188,655.21 and 74,617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,709.89, 188,655.21 and 74,617.99 is: 102,970.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,709.89 : 188,655.21 = 74,617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,709.89/188,655.21 = 74,617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,709.89x = 188,655.21 × 74,617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,709.89x = 14,077,072,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,077,072,101.59/136,709.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,970.40

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