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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.80, 235,245.40 and 72,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.80, 235,245.40 and 72,717.20 is: 108,980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.80 : 235,245.40 = 72,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.80/235,245.40 = 72,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.80x = 235,245.40 × 72,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.80x = 17,106,386,800.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,106,386,800.88/156,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108,980.92

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