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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,363.92, 265,972.44 and 72,111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,363.92, 265,972.44 and 72,111.44 is: 108,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,363.92 : 265,972.44 = 72,111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,363.92/265,972.44 = 72,111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,363.92x = 265,972.44 × 72,111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,363.92x = 19,179,655,648.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,179,655,648.71/177,363.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,137.30

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