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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,422.69, 166,183.31 and 72,676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,422.69, 166,183.31 and 72,676.04 is: 100,292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,422.69 : 166,183.31 = 72,676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,422.69/166,183.31 = 72,676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,422.69x = 166,183.31 × 72,676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,422.69x = 12,077,544,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,077,544,884.89/120,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,292.93

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