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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,869, 183,359.22 and 73,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,869, 183,359.22 and 73,253 is: 101,089.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,869 : 183,359.22 = 73,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,869/183,359.22 = 73,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,869x = 183,359.22 × 73,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,869x = 13,431,612,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431,612,942.66/132,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,089.14

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