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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,868.72, 157,126.91 and 66,112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,868.72, 157,126.91 and 66,112.74 is: 91,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,868.72 : 157,126.91 = 66,112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,868.72/157,126.91 = 66,112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,868.72x = 157,126.91 × 66,112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,868.72x = 10,388,090,217.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,388,090,217.27/113,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,228.66

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