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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,179.03, 189,314.42 and 76,746.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,179.03, 189,314.42 and 76,746.07 is: 105,913.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,179.03 : 189,314.42 = 76,746.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,179.03/189,314.42 = 76,746.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,179.03x = 189,314.42 × 76,746.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,179.03x = 14,529,137,729.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,137,729.33/137,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,913.69

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