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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,802.30, 167,266.05 and 72,436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,802.30, 167,266.05 and 72,436.30 is: 108,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,802.30 : 167,266.05 = 72,436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,802.30/167,266.05 = 72,436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,802.30x = 167,266.05 × 72,436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,802.30x = 12,116,133,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,116,133,777.62/111,802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,371.06

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