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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72,423, 108,566.46 and 65,930.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72,423, 108,566.46 and 65,930.04 is: 98,833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72,423 : 108,566.46 = 65,930.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72,423/108,566.46 = 65,930.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72,423x = 108,566.46 × 65,930.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72,423x = 7,157,791,050.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,791,050.46/72,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,833.12

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