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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,908.78, 188,921.79 and 76,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,908.78, 188,921.79 and 76,474.14 is: 105,527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,908.78 : 188,921.79 = 76,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,908.78/188,921.79 = 76,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,908.78x = 188,921.79 × 76,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,908.78x = 14,447,631,417.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,631,417.51/136,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,527.43

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