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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,001.99, 257,919.52 and 72,135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,001.99, 257,919.52 and 72,135.37 is: 108,168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,001.99 : 257,919.52 = 72,135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,001.99/257,919.52 = 72,135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,001.99x = 257,919.52 × 72,135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,001.99x = 18,605,120,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,605,120,005.42/172,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,168.05

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