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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,904.53, 235,224.51 and 68,091.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,904.53, 235,224.51 and 68,091.13 is: 102,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,904.53 : 235,224.51 = 68,091.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,904.53/235,224.51 = 68,091.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,904.53x = 235,224.51 × 68,091.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,904.53x = 16,016,702,689.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,016,702,689.60/156,904.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,079.29

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