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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,460.51, 152,498.30 and 72,800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,460.51, 152,498.30 and 72,800.37 is: 100,505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,460.51 : 152,498.30 = 72,800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,460.51/152,498.30 = 72,800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,460.51x = 152,498.30 × 72,800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,460.51x = 11,101,932,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,101,932,300.37/110,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,505.89

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