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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,954.48, 257,893.11 and 72,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,954.48, 257,893.11 and 72,227.28 is: 108,324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,954.48 : 257,893.11 = 72,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,954.48/257,893.11 = 72,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,954.48x = 257,893.11 × 72,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,954.48x = 18,626,917,866.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,626,917,866.04/171,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,324.70

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