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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,892.81, 152,978.73 and 72,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,892.81, 152,978.73 and 72,635.80 is: 100,202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,892.81 : 152,978.73 = 72,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,892.81/152,978.73 = 72,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,892.81x = 152,978.73 × 72,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,892.81x = 11,111,732,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,732,436.53/110,892.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,202.46

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