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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,979.78, 189,031.54 and 76,550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,979.78, 189,031.54 and 76,550.40 is: 105,639.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,979.78 : 189,031.54 = 76,550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,979.78/189,031.54 = 76,550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,979.78x = 189,031.54 × 76,550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,979.78x = 14,470,439,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,470,439,999.62/136,979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,639.24

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