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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,947.97, 190,371.59 and 77,514.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,947.97, 190,371.59 and 77,514.99 is: 106,972.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,947.97 : 190,371.59 = 77,514.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,947.97/190,371.59 = 77,514.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,947.97x = 190,371.59 × 77,514.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,947.97x = 14,756,651,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756,651,507.56/137,947.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,972.59

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