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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,325.31, 154,745.49 and 78,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,325.31, 154,745.49 and 78,272 is: 107,831.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,325.31 : 154,745.49 = 78,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,325.31/154,745.49 = 78,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,325.31x = 154,745.49 × 78,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,325.31x = 12,112,238,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,112,238,993.28/112,325.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,831.79

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