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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,732.67, 235,038.84 and 76,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,732.67, 235,038.84 and 76,721.28 is: 115,052.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,732.67 : 235,038.84 = 76,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,732.67/235,038.84 = 76,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,732.67x = 235,038.84 × 76,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,732.67x = 18,032,480,654.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,032,480,654.52/156,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,052.47

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