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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,858, 235,154.70 and 68,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,858, 235,154.70 and 68,044.62 is: 102,009.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,858 : 235,154.70 = 68,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,858/235,154.70 = 68,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,858x = 235,154.70 × 68,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,858x = 16,001,012,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001,012,202.71/156,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,009.54

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