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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,027.80, 168,041.70 and 72,629.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,027.80, 168,041.70 and 72,629.40 is: 108,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,027.80 : 168,041.70 = 72,629.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,027.80/168,041.70 = 72,629.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,027.80x = 168,041.70 × 72,629.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,027.80x = 12,204,767,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204,767,845.98/112,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,944.10

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