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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,426.70, 171,640.05 and 72,436.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,426.70, 171,640.05 and 72,436.30 is: 108,654.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,426.70 : 171,640.05 = 72,436.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,426.70/171,640.05 = 72,436.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,426.70x = 171,640.05 × 72,436.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,426.70x = 12,432,970,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,432,970,153.82/114,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,654.45

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