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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,921.44, 235,357.32 and 68,151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,921.44, 235,357.32 and 68,151.14 is: 102,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,921.44 : 235,357.32 = 68,151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,921.44/235,357.32 = 68,151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,921.44x = 235,357.32 × 68,151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,921.44x = 16,039,869,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,869,665.34/156,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,215.92

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