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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,658.93, 166,513.78 and 72,903.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,658.93, 166,513.78 and 72,903.06 is: 100,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,658.93 : 166,513.78 = 72,903.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,658.93/166,513.78 = 72,903.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,658.93x = 166,513.78 × 72,903.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,658.93x = 12,139,364,094.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,139,364,094.17/120,658.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,608.92

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