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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96,607.44, 133,564.68 and 72,856.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96,607.44, 133,564.68 and 72,856.08 is: 100,727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96,607.44 : 133,564.68 = 72,856.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96,607.44/133,564.68 = 72,856.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96,607.44x = 133,564.68 × 72,856.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96,607.44x = 9,730,999,011.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,730,999,011.25/96,607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,727.22

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