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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,727.70, 235,221.15 and 72,617.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,727.70, 235,221.15 and 72,617.30 is: 108,986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,727.70 : 235,221.15 = 72,617.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,727.70/235,221.15 = 72,617.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,727.70x = 235,221.15 × 72,617.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,727.70x = 17,081,124,815.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081,124,815.90/156,727.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,986.00

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