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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,464.76, 182,802.23 and 72,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,464.76, 182,802.23 and 72,036.06 is: 99,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,464.76 : 182,802.23 = 72,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,464.76/182,802.23 = 72,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,464.76x = 182,802.23 × 72,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,464.76x = 13,168,352,048.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,168,352,048.23/132,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,410.23

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