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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,711.28, 259,101.84 and 72,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,711.28, 259,101.84 and 72,871.68 is: 109,322.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,711.28 : 259,101.84 = 72,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,711.28/259,101.84 = 72,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,711.28x = 259,101.84 × 72,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,711.28x = 18,881,186,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,881,186,371.89/172,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,322.26

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