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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,159.19, 189,272.07 and 76,718.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,159.19, 189,272.07 and 76,718.18 is: 105,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,159.19 : 189,272.07 = 76,718.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,159.19/189,272.07 = 76,718.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,159.19x = 189,272.07 × 76,718.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,159.19x = 14,520,607,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520,607,788.87/137,159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,866.82

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