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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,560.16, 234,868.32 and 73,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,560.16, 234,868.32 and 73,452 is: 110,191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,560.16 : 234,868.32 = 73,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,560.16/234,868.32 = 73,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,560.16x = 234,868.32 × 73,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,560.16x = 17,251,547,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,251,547,840.64/156,560.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,191.17

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