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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91,799.15, 137,569.41 and 72,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91,799.15, 137,569.41 and 72,995.72 is: 109,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91,799.15 : 137,569.41 = 72,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91,799.15/137,569.41 = 72,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91,799.15x = 137,569.41 × 72,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91,799.15x = 10,041,977,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041,977,445.08/91,799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,390.75

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