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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,328.45, 166,001.12 and 72,555.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,328.45, 166,001.12 and 72,555.26 is: 100,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,328.45 : 166,001.12 = 72,555.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,328.45/166,001.12 = 72,555.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,328.45x = 166,001.12 × 72,555.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,328.45x = 12,044,253,229.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,044,253,229.11/120,328.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,094.81

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