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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,411.44, 166,167.96 and 72,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,411.44, 166,167.96 and 72,044.72 is: 99,421.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,411.44 : 166,167.96 = 72,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,411.44/166,167.96 = 72,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,411.44x = 166,167.96 × 72,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,411.44x = 11,971,524,151.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,971,524,151.17/120,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,421.82

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