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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,475.68, 166,201.92 and 72,713.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,475.68, 166,201.92 and 72,713.76 is: 100,312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,475.68 : 166,201.92 = 72,713.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,475.68/166,201.92 = 72,713.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,475.68x = 166,201.92 × 72,713.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,475.68x = 12,085,166,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,085,166,522.42/120,475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,312.08

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