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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,273, 189,439.94 and 76,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,273, 189,439.94 and 76,842.12 is: 106,043.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,273 : 189,439.94 = 76,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,273/189,439.94 = 76,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,273x = 189,439.94 × 76,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,273x = 14,556,966,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,556,966,602.27/137,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,043.92

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