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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,480.28, 166,267.08 and 72,724.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,480.28, 166,267.08 and 72,724.30 is: 100,362.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,480.28 : 166,267.08 = 72,724.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,480.28/166,267.08 = 72,724.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,480.28x = 166,267.08 × 72,724.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,480.28x = 12,091,657,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,091,657,006.04/120,480.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,362.13

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