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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,695.20, 235,081.68 and 73,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,695.20, 235,081.68 and 73,492 is: 110,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,695.20 : 235,081.68 = 73,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,695.20/235,081.68 = 73,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,695.20x = 235,081.68 × 73,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,695.20x = 17,276,622,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,276,622,826.56/156,695.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,256.24

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