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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,963.70, 235,575.15 and 72,853.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,963.70, 235,575.15 and 72,853.30 is: 109,340.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,963.70 : 235,575.15 = 72,853.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,963.70/235,575.15 = 72,853.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,963.70x = 235,575.15 × 72,853.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,963.70x = 17,162,427,075.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,427,075.50/156,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,340.10

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