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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,258.72, 152,172.48 and 79,730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,258.72, 152,172.48 and 79,730.96 is: 110,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,258.72 : 152,172.48 = 79,730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,258.72/152,172.48 = 79,730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,258.72x = 152,172.48 × 79,730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,258.72x = 12,132,857,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,132,857,915.98/110,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,039.89

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