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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,150.24, 189,258.44 and 76,710.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,150.24, 189,258.44 and 76,710.42 is: 105,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,150.24 : 189,258.44 = 76,710.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,150.24/189,258.44 = 76,710.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,150.24x = 189,258.44 × 76,710.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,150.24x = 14,518,094,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,518,094,037.39/137,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,855.41

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