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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,279.97, 189,437.09 and 76,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,279.97, 189,437.09 and 76,021.76 is: 104,904.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,279.97 : 189,437.09 = 76,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,279.97/189,437.09 = 76,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,279.97x = 189,437.09 × 76,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,279.97x = 14,401,340,991.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401,340,991.08/137,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,904.90

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