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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,519.95, 155,233.72 and 72,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,519.95, 155,233.72 and 72,131.68 is: 108,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,519.95 : 155,233.72 = 72,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,519.95/155,233.72 = 72,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,519.95x = 155,233.72 × 72,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,519.95x = 11,197,269,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,197,269,016.25/103,519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,165.32

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