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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,003.80, 171,005.70 and 72,013.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,003.80, 171,005.70 and 72,013.40 is: 108,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,003.80 : 171,005.70 = 72,013.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,003.80/171,005.70 = 72,013.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,003.80x = 171,005.70 × 72,013.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,003.80x = 12,314,701,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314,701,876.38/114,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,020.10

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