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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,960.13, 235,434.93 and 68,213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,960.13, 235,434.93 and 68,213.62 is: 102,318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,960.13 : 235,434.93 = 68,213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,960.13/235,434.93 = 68,213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,960.13x = 235,434.93 × 68,213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,960.13x = 16,059,868,849.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,868,849.75/156,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,318.14

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