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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,392.93, 155,124 and 72,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,392.93, 155,124 and 72,157.53 is: 99,591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,392.93 : 155,124 = 72,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,392.93/155,124 = 72,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,392.93x = 155,124 × 72,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,392.93x = 11,193,364,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,193,364,683.72/112,392.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,591.36

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