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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,266.68, 189,419.24 and 76,827.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,266.68, 189,419.24 and 76,827.16 is: 106,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,266.68 : 189,419.24 = 76,827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,266.68/189,419.24 = 76,827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,266.68x = 189,419.24 × 76,827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,266.68x = 14,552,542,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552,542,258.56/137,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,016.57

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