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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,956.23, 257,895.73 and 72,229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,956.23, 257,895.73 and 72,229.03 is: 108,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,956.23 : 257,895.73 = 72,229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,956.23/257,895.73 = 72,229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,956.23x = 257,895.73 × 72,229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,956.23x = 18,627,558,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,627,558,419.04/171,956.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,327.33

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