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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,795.68, 166,671.20 and 73,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,795.68, 166,671.20 and 73,048 is: 100,790.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,795.68 : 166,671.20 = 73,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,795.68/166,671.20 = 73,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,795.68x = 166,671.20 × 73,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,795.68x = 12,174,997,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,174,997,817.60/120,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,790.01

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