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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,799.46, 235,199.17 and 68,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,799.46, 235,199.17 and 68,051 is: 102,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,799.46 : 235,199.17 = 68,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,799.46/235,199.17 = 68,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,799.46x = 235,199.17 × 68,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,799.46x = 16,005,538,717.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,538,717.67/156,799.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,076.49

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