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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,926.44, 235,364.82 and 68,156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,926.44, 235,364.82 and 68,156.14 is: 102,223.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,926.44 : 235,364.82 = 68,156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,926.44/235,364.82 = 68,156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,926.44x = 235,364.82 × 68,156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,926.44x = 16,041,557,622.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,041,557,622.99/156,926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,223.42

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