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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,619.70, 235,059.15 and 72,509.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,619.70, 235,059.15 and 72,509.30 is: 108,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,619.70 : 235,059.15 = 72,509.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,619.70/235,059.15 = 72,509.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,619.70x = 235,059.15 × 72,509.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,619.70x = 17,043,974,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,043,974,425.10/156,619.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,823.95

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