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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,799.72, 152,719.50 and 78,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,799.72, 152,719.50 and 78,492.88 is: 108,189.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,799.72 : 152,719.50 = 78,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,799.72/152,719.50 = 78,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,799.72x = 152,719.50 × 78,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,799.72x = 11,987,393,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,987,393,387.16/110,799.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,189.74

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