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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,476.27, 166,261.55 and 72,720.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,476.27, 166,261.55 and 72,720.29 is: 100,356.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,476.27 : 166,261.55 = 72,720.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,476.27/166,261.55 = 72,720.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,476.27x = 166,261.55 × 72,720.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,476.27x = 12,090,588,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090,588,183.90/120,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,356.59

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