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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,391.66, 189,603.59 and 76,959.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,391.66, 189,603.59 and 76,959.18 is: 106,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,391.66 : 189,603.59 = 76,959.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,391.66/189,603.59 = 76,959.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,391.66x = 189,603.59 × 76,959.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,391.66x = 14,591,736,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,736,426.66/137,391.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,205.40

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