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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,112.10, 151,978.89 and 72,389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,112.10, 151,978.89 and 72,389.86 is: 99,913.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,112.10 : 151,978.89 = 72,389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,112.10/151,978.89 = 72,389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,112.10x = 151,978.89 × 72,389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,112.10x = 11,001,730,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,001,730,570.06/110,112.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,913.91

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