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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133,959, 184,863.42 and 74,343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133,959, 184,863.42 and 74,343 is: 102,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133,959 : 184,863.42 = 74,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133,959/184,863.42 = 74,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133,959x = 184,863.42 × 74,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133,959x = 13,743,301,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,743,301,233.06/133,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,593.34

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