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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,425.64, 155,219.72 and 72,156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,425.64, 155,219.72 and 72,156.76 is: 99,622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,425.64 : 155,219.72 = 72,156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,425.64/155,219.72 = 72,156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,425.64x = 155,219.72 × 72,156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,425.64x = 11,200,152,083.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,200,152,083.31/112,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,622.76

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