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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,807.82, 166,718.61 and 72,393.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,807.82, 166,718.61 and 72,393.79 is: 99,905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,807.82 : 166,718.61 = 72,393.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,807.82/166,718.61 = 72,393.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,807.82x = 166,718.61 × 72,393.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,807.82x = 12,069,391,679.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,069,391,679.46/120,807.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,905.72

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