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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,758.72, 188,710.11 and 76,332.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,758.72, 188,710.11 and 76,332.72 is: 105,329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,758.72 : 188,710.11 = 76,332.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,758.72/188,710.11 = 76,332.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,758.72x = 188,710.11 × 76,332.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,758.72x = 14,404,755,987.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,755,987.80/136,758.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,329.71

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