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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,327.08, 142,506.77 and 72,801.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,327.08, 142,506.77 and 72,801.35 is: 100,406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,327.08 : 142,506.77 = 72,801.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,327.08/142,506.77 = 72,801.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,327.08x = 142,506.77 × 72,801.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,327.08x = 10,374,684,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,374,684,163.60/103,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,406.25

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