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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,511.68, 155,192.96 and 72,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,511.68, 155,192.96 and 72,161.53 is: 99,535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,511.68 : 155,192.96 = 72,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,511.68/155,192.96 = 72,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,511.68x = 155,192.96 × 72,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,511.68x = 11,198,960,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,198,960,690.04/112,511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,535.99

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