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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,544.84, 189,811.82 and 77,115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,544.84, 189,811.82 and 77,115.29 is: 106,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,544.84 : 189,811.82 = 77,115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,544.84/189,811.82 = 77,115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,544.84x = 189,811.82 × 77,115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,544.84x = 14,637,392,210.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,637,392,210.09/137,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,419.06

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