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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,795.70, 235,193.57 and 68,047.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,795.70, 235,193.57 and 68,047.24 is: 102,070.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,795.70 : 235,193.57 = 68,047.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,795.70/235,193.57 = 68,047.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,795.70x = 235,193.57 × 68,047.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,795.70x = 16,004,273,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,273,304.25/156,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,070.87

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