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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,951.60, 235,283.76 and 68,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,951.60, 235,283.76 and 68,173.17 is: 102,197.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,951.60 : 235,283.76 = 68,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,951.60/235,283.76 = 68,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,951.60x = 235,283.76 × 68,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,951.60x = 16,040,039,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,039,768.72/156,951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,197.36

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