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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,622.71, 166,455.39 and 72,867.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,622.71, 166,455.39 and 72,867.72 is: 100,555.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,622.71 : 166,455.39 = 72,867.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,622.71/166,455.39 = 72,867.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,622.71x = 166,455.39 × 72,867.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,622.71x = 12,129,224,751.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,129,224,751.01/120,622.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,555.07

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