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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,827.32, 235,280.60 and 68,059.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,827.32, 235,280.60 and 68,059.24 is: 102,106.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,827.32 : 235,280.60 = 68,059.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,827.32/235,280.60 = 68,059.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,827.32x = 235,280.60 × 68,059.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,827.32x = 16,013,018,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,018,822.74/156,827.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,106.05

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