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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,921.49, 235,249.59 and 68,108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,921.49, 235,249.59 and 68,108.23 is: 102,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,921.49 : 235,249.59 = 68,108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,921.49/235,249.59 = 68,108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,921.49x = 235,249.59 × 68,108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,921.49x = 16,022,433,183.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,433,183.13/156,921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,104.77

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