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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,271.83, 154,671.94 and 78,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,271.83, 154,671.94 and 78,218.72 is: 107,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,271.83 : 154,671.94 = 78,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,271.83/154,671.94 = 78,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,271.83x = 154,671.94 × 78,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,271.83x = 12,098,241,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098,241,166.72/112,271.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,758.48

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