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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,133.10, 189,254.78 and 76,717.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,133.10, 189,254.78 and 76,717.23 is: 105,875.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,133.10 : 189,254.78 = 76,717.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,133.10/189,254.78 = 76,717.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,133.10x = 189,254.78 × 76,717.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,133.10x = 14,519,101,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,519,101,680.26/137,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,875.98

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