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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,111.35, 151,977.86 and 72,389.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,111.35, 151,977.86 and 72,389.11 is: 99,912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,111.35 : 151,977.86 = 72,389.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,111.35/151,977.86 = 72,389.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,111.35x = 151,977.86 × 72,389.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,111.35x = 11,001,541,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,001,541,663.16/110,111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,912.88

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