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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,273.21, 152,120.91 and 72,055.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,273.21, 152,120.91 and 72,055.10 is: 99,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,273.21 : 152,120.91 = 72,055.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,273.21/152,120.91 = 72,055.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,273.21x = 152,120.91 × 72,055.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,273.21x = 10,961,087,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961,087,382.14/110,273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,399.37

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