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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,358.12, 189,551.97 and 76,928.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,358.12, 189,551.97 and 76,928.27 is: 106,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,358.12 : 189,551.97 = 76,928.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,358.12/189,551.97 = 76,928.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,358.12x = 189,551.97 × 76,928.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,358.12x = 14,581,905,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,581,905,601.07/137,358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,159.76

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