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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,212.80, 171,459.60 and 72,092.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,212.80, 171,459.60 and 72,092.80 is: 108,227.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,212.80 : 171,459.60 = 72,092.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,212.80/171,459.60 = 72,092.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,212.80x = 171,459.60 × 72,092.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,212.80x = 12,361,002,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,002,650.88/114,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,227.82

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