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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,350.52, 166,031.43 and 72,577.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,350.52, 166,031.43 and 72,577.32 is: 100,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,350.52 : 166,031.43 = 72,577.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,350.52/166,031.43 = 72,577.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,350.52x = 166,031.43 × 72,577.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,350.52x = 12,050,116,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,050,116,225.17/120,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,125.17

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