Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,616, 183,010.08 and 73,000
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 132,616, 183,010.08 and 73,000 is: 100,740
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,616 : 183,010.08 = 73,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,616/183,010.08 = 73,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,616x = 183,010.08 × 73,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,616x = 13,359,735,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,359,735,840/132,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,740
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