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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,830.56, 235,245.48 and 68,072.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,830.56, 235,245.48 and 68,072.56 is: 102,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,830.56 : 235,245.48 = 68,072.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,830.56/235,245.48 = 68,072.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,830.56x = 235,245.48 × 68,072.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,830.56x = 16,013,762,052.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013,762,052.03/156,830.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,108.68

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