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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,303.68, 166,012.59 and 71,906.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,303.68, 166,012.59 and 71,906.74 is: 99,227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,303.68 : 166,012.59 = 71,906.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,303.68/166,012.59 = 71,906.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,303.68x = 166,012.59 × 71,906.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,303.68x = 11,937,423,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937,423,596.00/120,303.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,227.42

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