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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,261.98, 189,424.74 and 76,831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,261.98, 189,424.74 and 76,831.12 is: 106,028.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,261.98 : 189,424.74 = 76,831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,261.98/189,424.74 = 76,831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,261.98x = 189,424.74 × 76,831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,261.98x = 14,553,714,929.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,553,714,929.91/137,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,028.74

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