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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,289.09, 189,445.73 and 76,854.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,289.09, 189,445.73 and 76,854.99 is: 106,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,289.09 : 189,445.73 = 76,854.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,289.09/189,445.73 = 76,854.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,289.09x = 189,445.73 × 76,854.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,289.09x = 14,559,849,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559,849,300.42/137,289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,052.49

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