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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,829.60, 235,244.40 and 68,125.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,829.60, 235,244.40 and 68,125.60 is: 102,188.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,829.60 : 235,244.40 = 68,125.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,829.60/235,244.40 = 68,125.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,829.60x = 235,244.40 × 68,125.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,829.60x = 16,026,165,896.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,165,896.64/156,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,188.40

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