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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,672.80, 259,009.20 and 72,945.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,672.80, 259,009.20 and 72,945.60 is: 109,418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,672.80 : 259,009.20 = 72,945.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,672.80/259,009.20 = 72,945.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,672.80x = 259,009.20 × 72,945.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,672.80x = 18,893,581,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,581,499.52/172,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,418.40

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