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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,127.69, 189,217.31 and 76,695.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,127.69, 189,217.31 and 76,695.21 is: 105,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,127.69 : 189,217.31 = 76,695.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,127.69/189,217.31 = 76,695.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,127.69x = 189,217.31 × 76,695.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,127.69x = 14,512,060,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,512,060,942.61/137,127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,828.82

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