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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,197, 105,127.56 and 49,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,197, 105,127.56 and 49,360.08 is: 68,101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,197 : 105,127.56 = 49,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,197/105,127.56 = 49,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,197x = 105,127.56 × 49,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,197x = 5,189,104,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,104,771.80/76,197
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,101.17

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