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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,822, 183,305.88 and 73,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,822, 183,305.88 and 73,217.52 is: 101,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,822 : 183,305.88 = 73,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,822/183,305.88 = 73,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,822x = 183,305.88 × 73,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,822x = 13,421,201,935.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421,201,935.02/132,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,046.53

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