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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,443.30, 171,805.35 and 72,323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,443.30, 171,805.35 and 72,323.30 is: 108,573.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,443.30 : 171,805.35 = 72,323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,443.30/171,805.35 = 72,323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,443.30x = 171,805.35 × 72,323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,443.30x = 12,425,529,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,425,529,869.66/114,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,573.68

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