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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,176.92, 189,311.52 and 76,743.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,176.92, 189,311.52 and 76,743.96 is: 105,910.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,176.92 : 189,311.52 = 76,743.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,176.92/189,311.52 = 76,743.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,176.92x = 189,311.52 × 76,743.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,176.92x = 14,528,515,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528,515,718.42/137,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,910.79

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