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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,711.04, 188,661 and 76,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,711.04, 188,661 and 76,278 is: 105,263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,711.04 : 188,661 = 76,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,711.04/188,661 = 76,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,711.04x = 188,661 × 76,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,711.04x = 14,390,683,758
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390,683,758/136,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,263.51

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