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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,170.58, 189,302.75 and 76,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,170.58, 189,302.75 and 76,737.62 is: 105,902.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,170.58 : 189,302.75 = 76,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,170.58/189,302.75 = 76,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,170.58x = 189,302.75 × 76,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,170.58x = 14,526,641,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526,641,929.26/137,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,902.03

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