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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,112.80, 265,669.20 and 72,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,112.80, 265,669.20 and 72,007.20 is: 108,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,112.80 : 265,669.20 = 72,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,112.80/265,669.20 = 72,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,112.80x = 265,669.20 × 72,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,112.80x = 19,130,095,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,130,095,218.24/177,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,010.80

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