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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132,962, 183,473.16 and 76,381.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132,962, 183,473.16 and 76,381.52 is: 105,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132,962 : 183,473.16 = 76,381.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132,962/183,473.16 = 76,381.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132,962x = 183,473.16 × 76,381.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132,962x = 14,013,958,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,958,840.00/132,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,398.23

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