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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,786.30, 235,201.05 and 68,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,786.30, 235,201.05 and 68,037.30 is: 102,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,786.30 : 235,201.05 = 68,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,786.30/235,201.05 = 68,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,786.30x = 235,201.05 × 68,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,786.30x = 16,002,444,399.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,002,444,399.17/156,786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,065.32

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