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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,344, 185,395.80 and 74,728

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,344, 185,395.80 and 74,728 is: 103,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,344 : 185,395.80 = 74,728 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,344/185,395.80 = 74,728/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,344x = 185,395.80 × 74,728
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,344x = 13,854,257,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,854,257,342.40/134,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,125.24

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