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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,912.75, 235,236.45 and 68,099.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,912.75, 235,236.45 and 68,099.49 is: 102,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,912.75 : 235,236.45 = 68,099.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,912.75/235,236.45 = 68,099.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,912.75x = 235,236.45 × 68,099.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,912.75x = 16,019,482,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,482,274.41/156,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,091.65

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