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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,949.60, 234,005.40 and 72,843.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,949.60, 234,005.40 and 72,843.60 is: 109,303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,949.60 : 234,005.40 = 72,843.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,949.60/234,005.40 = 72,843.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,949.60x = 234,005.40 × 72,843.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,949.60x = 17,045,795,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,795,755.44/155,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,303.23

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