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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,514.19, 155,196.42 and 72,164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,514.19, 155,196.42 and 72,164.04 is: 99,539.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,514.19 : 155,196.42 = 72,164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,514.19/155,196.42 = 72,164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,514.19x = 155,196.42 × 72,164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,514.19x = 11,199,600,660.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199,600,660.74/112,514.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,539.45

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