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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,858.30, 235,372.50 and 68,111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,858.30, 235,372.50 and 68,111.46 is: 102,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,858.30 : 235,372.50 = 68,111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,858.30/235,372.50 = 68,111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,858.30x = 235,372.50 × 68,111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,858.30x = 16,031,564,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031,564,618.85/156,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,204.12

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