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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,961.90, 235,437.65 and 68,215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,961.90, 235,437.65 and 68,215.51 is: 102,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,961.90 : 235,437.65 = 68,215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,961.90/235,437.65 = 68,215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,961.90x = 235,437.65 × 68,215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,961.90x = 16,060,499,026.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,060,499,026.87/156,961.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,321.00

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