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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,961.80, 170,980.68 and 71,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,961.80, 170,980.68 and 71,793.20 is: 107,713.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,961.80 : 170,980.68 = 71,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,961.80/170,980.68 = 71,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,961.80x = 170,980.68 × 71,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,961.80x = 12,275,250,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275,250,155.38/113,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,713.73

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