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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,999.70, 110,999.55 and 72,250.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,999.70, 110,999.55 and 72,250.10 is: 108,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,999.70 : 110,999.55 = 72,250.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,999.70/110,999.55 = 72,250.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,999.70x = 110,999.55 × 72,250.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,999.70x = 8,019,728,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,019,728,587.46/73,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,375.15

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