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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136,985.36, 189,040.48 and 76,557.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136,985.36, 189,040.48 and 76,557.02 is: 105,649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136,985.36 : 189,040.48 = 76,557.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136,985.36/189,040.48 = 76,557.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136,985.36x = 189,040.48 × 76,557.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136,985.36x = 14,472,374,671.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472,374,671.57/136,985.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,649.06

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