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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,891.81, 152,977.35 and 72,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,891.81, 152,977.35 and 72,634.80 is: 100,201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,891.81 : 152,977.35 = 72,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,891.81/152,977.35 = 72,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,891.81x = 152,977.35 × 72,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,891.81x = 11,111,479,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,479,221.78/110,891.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,201.08

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