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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,671.30, 259,006.95 and 72,944.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,671.30, 259,006.95 and 72,944.10 is: 109,416.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,671.30 : 259,006.95 = 72,944.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,671.30/259,006.95 = 72,944.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,671.30x = 259,006.95 × 72,944.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,671.30x = 18,893,028,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,028,861.50/172,671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,416.15

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