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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,130.72, 172,622.64 and 72,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,130.72, 172,622.64 and 72,108 is: 99,475.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,130.72 : 172,622.64 = 72,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,130.72/172,622.64 = 72,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,130.72x = 172,622.64 × 72,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,130.72x = 12,447,473,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,473,325.12/125,130.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,475.76

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