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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,547.68, 166,359.96 and 72,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,547.68, 166,359.96 and 72,791.52 is: 100,454.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,547.68 : 166,359.96 = 72,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,547.68/166,359.96 = 72,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,547.68x = 166,359.96 × 72,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,547.68x = 12,109,594,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,109,594,355.54/120,547.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,454.81

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