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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,004.80, 171,007.20 and 72,014.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,004.80, 171,007.20 and 72,014.40 is: 108,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,004.80 : 171,007.20 = 72,014.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,004.80/171,007.20 = 72,014.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,004.80x = 171,007.20 × 72,014.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,004.80x = 12,314,980,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,314,980,903.68/114,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,021.60

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