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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,150.72, 189,271.79 and 76,731.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,150.72, 189,271.79 and 76,731.81 is: 105,892.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,150.72 : 189,271.79 = 76,731.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,150.72/189,271.79 = 76,731.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,150.72x = 189,271.79 × 76,731.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,150.72x = 14,523,166,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,166,222.96/137,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,892.02

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