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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,298.21, 189,470.61 and 76,868.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,298.21, 189,470.61 and 76,868.61 is: 106,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,298.21 : 189,470.61 = 76,868.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,298.21/189,470.61 = 76,868.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,298.21x = 189,470.61 × 76,868.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,298.21x = 14,564,342,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,342,426.55/137,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,078.17

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