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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,827.56, 235,240.98 and 68,069.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,827.56, 235,240.98 and 68,069.56 is: 102,104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,827.56 : 235,240.98 = 68,069.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,827.56/235,240.98 = 68,069.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,827.56x = 235,240.98 × 68,069.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,827.56x = 16,012,750,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,750,002.57/156,827.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,104.18

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