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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,738.45, 152,765.93 and 72,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,738.45, 152,765.93 and 72,481.16 is: 99,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,738.45 : 152,765.93 = 72,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,738.45/152,765.93 = 72,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,738.45x = 152,765.93 × 72,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,738.45x = 11,072,651,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,072,651,452.47/110,738.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,989.22

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