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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134,377.65, 185,443.56 and 73,947.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134,377.65, 185,443.56 and 73,947.74 is: 102,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134,377.65 : 185,443.56 = 73,947.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134,377.65/185,443.56 = 73,947.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134,377.65x = 185,443.56 × 73,947.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134,377.65x = 13,713,131,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,131,232.34/134,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,049.20

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