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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,277, 189,445.46 and 76,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,277, 189,445.46 and 76,846.12 is: 106,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,277 : 189,445.46 = 76,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,277/189,445.46 = 76,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,277x = 189,445.46 × 76,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,277x = 14,558,148,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558,148,552.62/137,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,049.44

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