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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,266.92, 185,284.77 and 73,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,266.92, 185,284.77 and 73,843.76 is: 101,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,266.92 : 185,284.77 = 73,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,266.92/185,284.77 = 73,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,266.92x = 185,284.77 × 73,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,266.92x = 13,682,123,161.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682,123,161.11/134,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,902.41

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