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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.70, 235,588.65 and 72,862.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.70, 235,588.65 and 72,862.30 is: 109,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.70 : 235,588.65 = 72,862.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.70/235,588.65 = 72,862.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.70x = 235,588.65 × 72,862.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.70x = 17,165,530,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,530,892.90/156,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,353.61

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