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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,170.32, 189,299.04 and 76,739.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,170.32, 189,299.04 and 76,739.54 is: 105,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,170.32 : 189,299.04 = 76,739.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,170.32/189,299.04 = 76,739.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,170.32x = 189,299.04 × 76,739.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,170.32x = 14,526,721,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,721,252.04/137,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,902.80

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