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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,892.63, 152,978.49 and 72,635.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,892.63, 152,978.49 and 72,635.63 is: 100,202.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,892.63 : 152,978.49 = 72,635.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,892.63/152,978.49 = 72,635.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,892.63x = 152,978.49 × 72,635.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,892.63x = 11,111,688,232.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,688,232.71/110,892.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,202.22

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