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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,963.93, 235,440.69 and 68,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,963.93, 235,440.69 and 68,217.52 is: 102,324.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,963.93 : 235,440.69 = 68,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,963.93/235,440.69 = 68,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,963.93x = 235,440.69 × 68,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,963.93x = 16,061,179,978.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,179,978.89/156,963.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,324.02

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