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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,281.30, 165,093.90 and 72,883.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,281.30, 165,093.90 and 72,883.60 is: 109,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,281.30 : 165,093.90 = 72,883.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,281.30/165,093.90 = 72,883.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,281.30x = 165,093.90 × 72,883.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,281.30x = 12,032,637,770.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,032,637,770.04/110,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,108.60

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