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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,527.76, 234,791.62 and 73,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,527.76, 234,791.62 and 73,421.76 is: 110,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,527.76 : 234,791.62 = 73,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,527.76/234,791.62 = 73,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,527.76x = 234,791.62 × 73,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,527.76x = 17,238,813,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,813,973.65/156,527.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,132.63

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