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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,216.19, 265,947.40 and 72,035.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,216.19, 265,947.40 and 72,035.26 is: 108,102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,216.19 : 265,947.40 = 72,035.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,216.19/265,947.40 = 72,035.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,216.19x = 265,947.40 × 72,035.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,216.19x = 19,157,589,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,157,589,530.50/177,216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,102.93

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