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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,327.51, 165,999.84 and 72,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,327.51, 165,999.84 and 72,554.32 is: 100,093.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,327.51 : 165,999.84 = 72,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,327.51/165,999.84 = 72,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,327.51x = 165,999.84 × 72,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,327.51x = 12,044,005,096.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,005,096.31/120,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,093.53

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