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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102,222.77, 141,023.09 and 72,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102,222.77, 141,023.09 and 72,003.29 is: 99,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102,222.77 : 141,023.09 = 72,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102,222.77/141,023.09 = 72,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102,222.77x = 141,023.09 × 72,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102,222.77x = 10,154,125,920.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154,125,920.86/102,222.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,333.31

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