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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,886.80, 257,830.20 and 72,013.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,886.80, 257,830.20 and 72,013.80 is: 108,020.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,886.80 : 257,830.20 = 72,013.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,886.80/257,830.20 = 72,013.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,886.80x = 257,830.20 × 72,013.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,886.80x = 18,567,332,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,332,456.76/171,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,020.70

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