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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,464.73, 182,802.55 and 72,035.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,464.73, 182,802.55 and 72,035.94 is: 99,410.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,464.73 : 182,802.55 = 72,035.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,464.73/182,802.55 = 72,035.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,464.73x = 182,802.55 × 72,035.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,464.73x = 13,168,353,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,353,343.56/132,464.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,410.26

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