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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,265.91, 152,143.74 and 72,081.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,265.91, 152,143.74 and 72,081.65 is: 99,457.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,265.91 : 152,143.74 = 72,081.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,265.91/152,143.74 = 72,081.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,265.91x = 152,143.74 × 72,081.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,265.91x = 10,966,772,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966,772,196.73/110,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,457.51

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