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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,937.76, 257,823.68 and 72,071.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,937.76, 257,823.68 and 72,071.14 is: 108,071.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,937.76 : 257,823.68 = 72,071.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,937.76/257,823.68 = 72,071.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,937.76x = 257,823.68 × 72,071.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,937.76x = 18,581,646,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,581,646,536.60/171,937.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,071.94

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