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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128,907.76, 177,891.96 and 72,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128,907.76, 177,891.96 and 72,319 is: 99,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128,907.76 : 177,891.96 = 72,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128,907.76/177,891.96 = 72,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128,907.76x = 177,891.96 × 72,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128,907.76x = 12,864,968,655.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,864,968,655.24/128,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99,799.80

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