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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,416.92, 189,633.60 and 76,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,416.92, 189,633.60 and 76,986.48 is: 106,240.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,416.92 : 189,633.60 = 76,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,416.92/189,633.60 = 76,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,416.92x = 189,633.60 × 76,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,416.92x = 14,599,223,353.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,223,353.73/137,416.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,240.36

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