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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,844.54, 235,134.51 and 68,031.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,844.54, 235,134.51 and 68,031.14 is: 101,989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,844.54 : 235,134.51 = 68,031.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,844.54/235,134.51 = 68,031.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,844.54x = 235,134.51 × 68,031.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,844.54x = 15,996,468,768.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,996,468,768.64/156,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,989.33

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