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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120,993.21, 166,946.70 and 73,251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120,993.21, 166,946.70 and 73,251 is: 101,071.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120,993.21 : 166,946.70 = 73,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120,993.21/166,946.70 = 73,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120,993.21x = 166,946.70 × 73,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120,993.21x = 12,229,012,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,229,012,721.70/120,993.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,071.89

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