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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,659.02, 150,036.15 and 72,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,659.02, 150,036.15 and 72,879.70 is: 100,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,659.02 : 150,036.15 = 72,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,659.02/150,036.15 = 72,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,659.02x = 150,036.15 × 72,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,659.02x = 10,934,589,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934,589,601.16/108,659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,632.14

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