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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,178.79, 189,314.07 and 76,745.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,178.79, 189,314.07 and 76,745.82 is: 105,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,178.79 : 189,314.07 = 76,745.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,178.79/189,314.07 = 76,745.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,178.79x = 189,314.07 × 76,745.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,178.79x = 14,529,063,539.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,063,539.69/137,178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,913.34

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