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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135,727.21, 203,590.81 and 73,519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135,727.21, 203,590.81 and 73,519.21 is: 110,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135,727.21 : 203,590.81 = 73,519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135,727.21/203,590.81 = 73,519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135,727.21x = 203,590.81 × 73,519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135,727.21x = 14,967,835,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,835,514.46/135,727.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,278.81

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