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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,899.06, 235,348.23 and 68,141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,899.06, 235,348.23 and 68,141.06 is: 102,211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,899.06 : 235,348.23 = 68,141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,899.06/235,348.23 = 68,141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,899.06x = 235,348.23 × 68,141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,899.06x = 16,036,877,861.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,877,861.32/156,899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,211.43

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