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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,811.46, 166,714.41 and 72,440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,811.46, 166,714.41 and 72,440.08 is: 99,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,811.46 : 166,714.41 = 72,440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,811.46/166,714.41 = 72,440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,811.46x = 166,714.41 × 72,440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,811.46x = 12,076,805,677.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,076,805,677.60/120,811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,964.08

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