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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,910.32, 235,182.96 and 72,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,910.32, 235,182.96 and 72,493.20 is: 108,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,910.32 : 235,182.96 = 72,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,910.32/235,182.96 = 72,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,910.32x = 235,182.96 × 72,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,910.32x = 17,049,165,355.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049,165,355.87/156,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,655.48

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