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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,356.83, 189,556.61 and 76,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,356.83, 189,556.61 and 76,927.32 is: 106,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,356.83 : 189,556.61 = 76,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,356.83/189,556.61 = 76,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,356.83x = 189,556.61 × 76,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,356.83x = 14,582,081,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,582,081,610.95/137,356.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,162.04

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