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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,912.94, 235,344.60 and 68,142.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,912.94, 235,344.60 and 68,142.61 is: 102,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,912.94 : 235,344.60 = 68,142.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,912.94/235,344.60 = 68,142.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,912.94x = 235,344.60 × 68,142.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,912.94x = 16,036,995,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,995,293.41/156,912.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,203.14

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