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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,246.02, 189,356.33 and 76,807.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,246.02, 189,356.33 and 76,807.06 is: 105,969.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,246.02 : 189,356.33 = 76,807.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,246.02/189,356.33 = 76,807.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,246.02x = 189,356.33 × 76,807.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,246.02x = 14,543,902,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,543,902,999.69/137,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,969.58

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