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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108,849.46, 150,274.70 and 72,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108,849.46, 150,274.70 and 72,541.28 is: 100,148.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,849.46 : 150,274.70 = 72,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,849.46/150,274.70 = 72,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,849.46x = 150,274.70 × 72,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,849.46x = 10,901,119,089.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901,119,089.62/108,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,148.58

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