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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,327.94, 152,229.33 and 72,143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,327.94, 152,229.33 and 72,143.46 is: 99,542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,327.94 : 152,229.33 = 72,143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,327.94/152,229.33 = 72,143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,327.94x = 152,229.33 × 72,143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,327.94x = 10,982,350,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982,350,579.68/110,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,542.79

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