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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,769.80, 235,195.22 and 68,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,769.80, 235,195.22 and 68,003 is: 102,022.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,769.80 : 235,195.22 = 68,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,769.80/235,195.22 = 68,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,769.80x = 235,195.22 × 68,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,769.80x = 15,993,980,545.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,993,980,545.66/156,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,022.08

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