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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,172.44, 154,713.90 and 78,182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,172.44, 154,713.90 and 78,182.68 is: 107,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,172.44 : 154,713.90 = 78,182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,172.44/154,713.90 = 78,182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,172.44x = 154,713.90 × 78,182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,172.44x = 12,095,947,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095,947,335.25/112,172.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,833.50

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