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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,804.32, 235,246.08 and 68,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,804.32, 235,246.08 and 68,036.24 is: 102,071.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,804.32 : 235,246.08 = 68,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,804.32/235,246.08 = 68,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,804.32x = 235,246.08 × 68,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,804.32x = 16,005,258,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,005,258,757.94/156,804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,071.54

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