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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,174.58, 189,308.28 and 76,741.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,174.58, 189,308.28 and 76,741.62 is: 105,907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,174.58 : 189,308.28 = 76,741.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,174.58/189,308.28 = 76,741.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,174.58x = 189,308.28 × 76,741.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,174.58x = 14,527,824,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,824,086.61/137,174.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,907.55

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