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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,841.29, 235,129.63 and 68,027.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,841.29, 235,129.63 and 68,027.89 is: 101,984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,841.29 : 235,129.63 = 68,027.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,841.29/235,129.63 = 68,027.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,841.29x = 235,129.63 × 68,027.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,841.29x = 15,995,372,605.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,995,372,605.38/156,841.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,984.45

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