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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137,982.33, 190,416.15 and 77,555.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137,982.33, 190,416.15 and 77,555.52 is: 107,026.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137,982.33 : 190,416.15 = 77,555.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137,982.33/190,416.15 = 77,555.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137,982.33x = 190,416.15 × 77,555.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137,982.33x = 14,767,823,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,767,823,529.65/137,982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,026.92

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