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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,338, 182,626.44 and 72,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,338, 182,626.44 and 72,722 is: 100,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,338 : 182,626.44 = 72,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,338/182,626.44 = 72,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,338x = 182,626.44 × 72,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,338x = 13,280,959,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280,959,969.68/132,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,356.36

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