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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,932.44, 235,373.82 and 68,162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,932.44, 235,373.82 and 68,162.14 is: 102,232.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,932.44 : 235,373.82 = 68,162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,932.44/235,373.82 = 68,162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,932.44x = 235,373.82 × 68,162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,932.44x = 16,043,583,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,043,583,271.17/156,932.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,232.42

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