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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,712, 158,233.92 and 72,196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,712, 158,233.92 and 72,196.72 is: 99,588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,712 : 158,233.92 = 72,196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,712/158,233.92 = 72,196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,712x = 158,233.92 × 72,196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,712x = 11,423,970,016.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,423,970,016.74/114,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,588.27

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