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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,465.59, 155,141.08 and 72,134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,465.59, 155,141.08 and 72,134.47 is: 99,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,465.59 : 155,141.08 = 72,134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,465.59/155,141.08 = 72,134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,465.59x = 155,141.08 × 72,134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,465.59x = 11,191,019,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,191,019,581.03/112,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,506.17

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