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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,935.49, 235,270.59 and 68,122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,935.49, 235,270.59 and 68,122.23 is: 102,125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,935.49 : 235,270.59 = 68,122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,935.49/235,270.59 = 68,122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,935.49x = 235,270.59 × 68,122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,935.49x = 16,027,157,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,027,157,244.22/156,935.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,125.77

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