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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,327.70, 166,000.08 and 72,554.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,327.70, 166,000.08 and 72,554.51 is: 100,093.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,327.70 : 166,000.08 = 72,554.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,327.70/166,000.08 = 72,554.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,327.70x = 166,000.08 × 72,554.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,327.70x = 12,044,053,634.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,053,634.36/120,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,093.78

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