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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 112,651.92, 155,443.32 and 72,369

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 112,651.92, 155,443.32 and 72,369 is: 99,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    112,651.92 : 155,443.32 = 72,369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    112,651.92/155,443.32 = 72,369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    112,651.92x = 155,443.32 × 72,369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    112,651.92x = 11,249,277,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249,277,625.08/112,651.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,858.73

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