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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,821.80, 235,254.30 and 68,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,821.80, 235,254.30 and 68,072.80 is: 102,118.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,821.80 : 235,254.30 = 68,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,821.80/235,254.30 = 68,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,821.80x = 235,254.30 × 68,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,821.80x = 16,014,418,913.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014,418,913.04/156,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,118.58

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