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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,886.10, 170,829.15 and 72,414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,886.10, 170,829.15 and 72,414.10 is: 108,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,886.10 : 170,829.15 = 72,414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,886.10/170,829.15 = 72,414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,886.10x = 170,829.15 × 72,414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,886.10x = 12,370,439,151.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,370,439,151.02/113,886.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,621.15

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