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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,912.24, 235,235.71 and 68,098.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,912.24, 235,235.71 and 68,098.98 is: 102,090.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,912.24 : 235,235.71 = 68,098.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,912.24/235,235.71 = 68,098.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,912.24x = 235,235.71 × 68,098.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,912.24x = 16,019,311,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,311,910.58/156,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,090.90

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