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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,964.60, 234,027.90 and 72,858.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,964.60, 234,027.90 and 72,858.60 is: 109,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,964.60 : 234,027.90 = 72,858.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,964.60/234,027.90 = 72,858.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,964.60x = 234,027.90 × 72,858.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,964.60x = 17,050,945,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,050,945,154.94/155,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,325.74

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