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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,940.44, 235,385.82 and 68,170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,940.44, 235,385.82 and 68,170.14 is: 102,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,940.44 : 235,385.82 = 68,170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,940.44/235,385.82 = 68,170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,940.44x = 235,385.82 × 68,170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,940.44x = 16,046,284,303.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046,284,303.41/156,940.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,244.42

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