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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,155.94, 189,270.86 and 75,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,155.94, 189,270.86 and 75,898.41 is: 104,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,155.94 : 189,270.86 = 75,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,155.94/189,270.86 = 75,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,155.94x = 189,270.86 × 75,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,155.94x = 14,365,357,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,365,357,333.33/137,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,737.41

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