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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,760.12, 256,071.06 and 72,195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,760.12, 256,071.06 and 72,195 is: 108,263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,760.12 : 256,071.06 = 72,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,760.12/256,071.06 = 72,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,760.12x = 256,071.06 × 72,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,760.12x = 18,487,050,176.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,487,050,176.70/170,760.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,263.28

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