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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,774.80, 235,202.72 and 68,008

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,774.80, 235,202.72 and 68,008 is: 102,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,774.80 : 235,202.72 = 68,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,774.80/235,202.72 = 68,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,774.80x = 235,202.72 × 68,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,774.80x = 15,995,666,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995,666,581.76/156,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,029.58

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