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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,448, 166,218.24 and 73,344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,448, 166,218.24 and 73,344 is: 101,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,448 : 166,218.24 = 73,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,448/166,218.24 = 73,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,448x = 166,218.24 × 73,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,448x = 12,191,110,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,191,110,594.56/120,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,214.72

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