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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,926.28, 235,256.70 and 68,113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,926.28, 235,256.70 and 68,113.02 is: 102,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,926.28 : 235,256.70 = 68,113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,926.28/235,256.70 = 68,113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,926.28x = 235,256.70 × 68,113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,926.28x = 16,024,044,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,024,044,312.23/156,926.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,111.92

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