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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,878.30, 257,817.45 and 72,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,878.30, 257,817.45 and 72,005.30 is: 108,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,878.30 : 257,817.45 = 72,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,878.30/257,817.45 = 72,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,878.30x = 257,817.45 × 72,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,878.30x = 18,564,222,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,564,222,832.49/171,878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,007.95

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