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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,466.06, 203,140.20 and 72,272.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,466.06, 203,140.20 and 72,272.09 is: 108,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,466.06 : 203,140.20 = 72,272.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,466.06/203,140.20 = 72,272.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,466.06x = 203,140.20 × 72,272.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,466.06x = 14,681,366,817.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,366,817.02/135,466.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,376.72

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