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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,445.80, 171,809.10 and 72,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,445.80, 171,809.10 and 72,325.80 is: 108,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,445.80 : 171,809.10 = 72,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,445.80/171,809.10 = 72,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,445.80x = 171,809.10 × 72,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,445.80x = 12,426,230,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,426,230,604.78/114,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,577.43

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