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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,989.70, 235,614.15 and 72,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,989.70, 235,614.15 and 72,879.30 is: 109,379.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,989.70 : 235,614.15 = 72,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,989.70/235,614.15 = 72,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,989.70x = 235,614.15 × 72,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,989.70x = 17,171,394,322.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,171,394,322.10/156,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109,379.11

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