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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,272.66, 185,292.58 and 73,843.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,272.66, 185,292.58 and 73,843.30 is: 101,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,272.66 : 185,292.58 = 73,843.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,272.66/185,292.58 = 73,843.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,272.66x = 185,292.58 × 73,843.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,272.66x = 13,682,615,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682,615,203.50/134,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,901.72

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