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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,798.46, 235,197.67 and 68,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,798.46, 235,197.67 and 68,050 is: 102,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,798.46 : 235,197.67 = 68,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,798.46/235,197.67 = 68,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,798.46x = 235,197.67 × 68,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,798.46x = 16,005,201,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,201,443.50/156,798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,074.99

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