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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,892.69, 166,847.25 and 73,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,892.69, 166,847.25 and 73,146.43 is: 100,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,892.69 : 166,847.25 = 73,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,892.69/166,847.25 = 73,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,892.69x = 166,847.25 × 73,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,892.69x = 12,204,280,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,204,280,692.82/120,892.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,951.35

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