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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,983.70, 235,605.15 and 72,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,983.70, 235,605.15 and 72,873.30 is: 109,370.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,983.70 : 235,605.15 = 72,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,983.70/235,605.15 = 72,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,983.70x = 235,605.15 × 72,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,983.70x = 17,169,324,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,169,324,777.50/156,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,370.11

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