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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,971.60, 234,038.40 and 72,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,971.60, 234,038.40 and 72,865.60 is: 109,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,971.60 : 234,038.40 = 72,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,971.60/234,038.40 = 72,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,971.60x = 234,038.40 × 72,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,971.60x = 17,053,348,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,053,348,439.04/155,971.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,336.24

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