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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,362.81, 166,106.36 and 72,615.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,362.81, 166,106.36 and 72,615.13 is: 100,212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,362.81 : 166,106.36 = 72,615.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,362.81/166,106.36 = 72,615.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,362.81x = 166,106.36 × 72,615.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,362.81x = 12,061,834,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,061,834,691.50/120,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,212.31

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