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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,264.61, 154,871.39 and 75,978.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,264.61, 154,871.39 and 75,978.72 is: 104,814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,264.61 : 154,871.39 = 75,978.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,264.61/154,871.39 = 75,978.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,264.61x = 154,871.39 × 75,978.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,264.61x = 11,766,929,596.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,766,929,596.93/112,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,814.24

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