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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,864, 184,732.44 and 74,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,864, 184,732.44 and 74,248 is: 102,462.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,864 : 184,732.44 = 74,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,864/184,732.44 = 74,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,864x = 184,732.44 × 74,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,864x = 13,716,014,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,716,014,205.12/133,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,462.31

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