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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,095.77, 189,190.86 and 76,665.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,095.77, 189,190.86 and 76,665.72 is: 105,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,095.77 : 189,190.86 = 76,665.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,095.77/189,190.86 = 76,665.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,095.77x = 189,190.86 × 76,665.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,095.77x = 14,504,453,499.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504,453,499.32/137,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,797.97

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