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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,776.30, 235,204.95 and 68,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,776.30, 235,204.95 and 68,009.48 is: 102,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,776.30 : 235,204.95 = 68,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,776.30/235,204.95 = 68,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,776.30x = 235,204.95 × 68,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,776.30x = 15,996,166,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,166,342.93/156,776.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,031.79

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