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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,498.58, 152,448.05 and 72,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,498.58, 152,448.05 and 72,279.92 is: 99,720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,498.58 : 152,448.05 = 72,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,498.58/152,448.05 = 72,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,498.58x = 152,448.05 × 72,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,498.58x = 11,018,932,858.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,018,932,858.16/110,498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,720.13

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