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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,477.15, 166,262.75 and 72,721.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,477.15, 166,262.75 and 72,721.17 is: 100,357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,477.15 : 166,262.75 = 72,721.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,477.15/166,262.75 = 72,721.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,477.15x = 166,262.75 × 72,721.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,477.15x = 12,090,821,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,090,821,707.42/120,477.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,357.80

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