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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,162.91, 189,280.38 and 76,732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,162.91, 189,280.38 and 76,732.26 is: 105,888.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,162.91 : 189,280.38 = 76,732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,162.91/189,280.38 = 76,732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,162.91x = 189,280.38 × 76,732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,162.91x = 14,523,911,331.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,911,331.06/137,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,888.04

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