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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,922, 183,432.37 and 73,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,922, 183,432.37 and 73,306 is: 101,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,922 : 183,432.37 = 73,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,922/183,432.37 = 73,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,922x = 183,432.37 × 73,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,922x = 13,446,693,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,446,693,315.22/132,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,162.29

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