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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,162.87, 189,275.85 and 76,723.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,162.87, 189,275.85 and 76,723.14 is: 105,872.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,162.87 : 189,275.85 = 76,723.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,162.87/189,275.85 = 76,723.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,162.87x = 189,275.85 × 76,723.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,162.87x = 14,521,837,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,837,538.17/137,162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,872.95

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