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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,558, 129,214.68 and 72,591.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,558, 129,214.68 and 72,591.60 is: 100,257.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,558 : 129,214.68 = 72,591.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,558/129,214.68 = 72,591.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,558x = 129,214.68 × 72,591.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,558x = 9,379,900,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,379,900,364.69/93,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,257.60

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