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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,426.27, 152,349.42 and 72,208.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,426.27, 152,349.42 and 72,208.18 is: 99,621.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,426.27 : 152,349.42 = 72,208.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,426.27/152,349.42 = 72,208.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,426.27x = 152,349.42 × 72,208.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,426.27x = 11,000,873,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,000,873,961.38/110,426.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,621.89

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