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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,626.70, 235,069.65 and 72,516.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,626.70, 235,069.65 and 72,516.30 is: 108,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,626.70 : 235,069.65 = 72,516.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,626.70/235,069.65 = 72,516.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,626.70x = 235,069.65 × 72,516.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,626.70x = 17,046,381,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,381,260.30/156,626.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,834.45

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