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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,414.14, 155,203.83 and 72,145.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,414.14, 155,203.83 and 72,145.26 is: 99,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,414.14 : 155,203.83 = 72,145.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,414.14/155,203.83 = 72,145.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,414.14x = 155,203.83 × 72,145.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,414.14x = 11,197,220,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,197,220,668.35/112,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,606.87

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