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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,832.41, 166,809.33 and 75,535.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,832.41, 166,809.33 and 75,535.59 is: 104,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,832.41 : 166,809.33 = 75,535.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,832.41/166,809.33 = 75,535.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,832.41x = 166,809.33 × 75,535.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,832.41x = 12,600,041,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,041,159.05/120,832.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,277.00

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