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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,999.99, 257,916.53 and 72,133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,999.99, 257,916.53 and 72,133.37 is: 108,165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,999.99 : 257,916.53 = 72,133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,999.99/257,916.53 = 72,133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,999.99x = 257,916.53 × 72,133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,999.99x = 18,604,386,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604,386,837.36/171,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,165.05

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