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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,168.38, 189,284.70 and 76,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,168.38, 189,284.70 and 76,727.35 is: 105,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,168.38 : 189,284.70 = 76,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,168.38/189,284.70 = 76,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,168.38x = 189,284.70 × 76,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,168.38x = 14,523,313,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,523,313,426.55/137,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,879.46

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