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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,377.58, 189,575.44 and 76,947.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,377.58, 189,575.44 and 76,947.26 is: 106,184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,377.58 : 189,575.44 = 76,947.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,377.58/189,575.44 = 76,947.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,377.58x = 189,575.44 × 76,947.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,377.58x = 14,587,309,531.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,587,309,531.05/137,377.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,184.07

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