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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,730.70, 235,225.65 and 72,620.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,730.70, 235,225.65 and 72,620.30 is: 108,990.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,730.70 : 235,225.65 = 72,620.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,730.70/235,225.65 = 72,620.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,730.70x = 235,225.65 × 72,620.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,730.70x = 17,082,157,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,082,157,270.70/156,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,990.50

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