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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,214.80, 171,462.60 and 72,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,214.80, 171,462.60 and 72,094.80 is: 108,230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,214.80 : 171,462.60 = 72,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,214.80/171,462.60 = 72,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,214.80x = 171,462.60 × 72,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,214.80x = 12,361,561,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,361,561,854.48/114,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,230.82

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