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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,809.58, 166,690.71 and 73,061.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,809.58, 166,690.71 and 73,061.90 is: 100,809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,809.58 : 166,690.71 = 73,061.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,809.58/166,690.71 = 73,061.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,809.58x = 166,690.71 × 73,061.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,809.58x = 12,178,739,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,178,739,776.59/120,809.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,809.39

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