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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,689.28, 190,011.30 and 77,251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,689.28, 190,011.30 and 77,251.58 is: 106,607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,689.28 : 190,011.30 = 77,251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,689.28/190,011.30 = 77,251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,689.28x = 190,011.30 × 77,251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,689.28x = 14,678,673,142.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678,673,142.85/137,689.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,607.23

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