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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,254.68, 189,402.71 and 76,815.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,254.68, 189,402.71 and 76,815.14 is: 105,999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,254.68 : 189,402.71 = 76,815.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,254.68/189,402.71 = 76,815.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,254.68x = 189,402.71 × 76,815.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,254.68x = 14,548,994,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,994,353.94/137,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,999.99

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