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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,084.15, 189,175.05 and 76,654.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,084.15, 189,175.05 and 76,654.91 is: 105,783.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,084.15 : 189,175.05 = 76,654.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,084.15/189,175.05 = 76,654.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,084.15x = 189,175.05 × 76,654.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,084.15x = 14,501,196,904.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,501,196,904.93/137,084.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,783.18

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