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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,963.55, 235,440.05 and 68,217.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,963.55, 235,440.05 and 68,217.07 is: 102,323.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,963.55 : 235,440.05 = 68,217.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,963.55/235,440.05 = 68,217.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,963.55x = 235,440.05 × 68,217.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,963.55x = 16,061,030,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,030,371.65/156,963.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,323.31

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