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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,502, 184,233.30 and 73,886

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,502, 184,233.30 and 73,886 is: 101,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,502 : 184,233.30 = 73,886 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,502/184,233.30 = 73,886/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,502x = 184,233.30 × 73,886
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,502x = 13,612,261,603.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,612,261,603.80/133,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,962.98

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