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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103,663.96, 155,307.30 and 72,007.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103,663.96, 155,307.30 and 72,007.14 is: 107,879.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103,663.96 : 155,307.30 = 72,007.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103,663.96/155,307.30 = 72,007.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103,663.96x = 155,307.30 × 72,007.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103,663.96x = 11,183,234,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,183,234,494.12/103,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,879.68

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