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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,052, 184,991.76 and 74,436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,052, 184,991.76 and 74,436 is: 102,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,052 : 184,991.76 = 74,436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,052/184,991.76 = 74,436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,052x = 184,991.76 × 74,436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,052x = 13,770,046,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770,046,647.36/134,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,721.68

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