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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,465.06, 203,138.70 and 72,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,465.06, 203,138.70 and 72,271.09 is: 108,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,465.06 : 203,138.70 = 72,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,465.06/203,138.70 = 72,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,465.06x = 203,138.70 × 72,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,465.06x = 14,681,055,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,055,270.18/135,465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,375.22

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