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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,181.21, 189,317.43 and 76,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,181.21, 189,317.43 and 76,748.24 is: 105,916.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,181.21 : 189,317.43 = 76,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,181.21/189,317.43 = 76,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,181.21x = 189,317.43 × 76,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,181.21x = 14,529,779,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529,779,811.26/137,181.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,916.69

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