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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,964.15, 235,441.02 and 68,217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,964.15, 235,441.02 and 68,217.76 is: 102,324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,964.15 : 235,441.02 = 68,217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,964.15/235,441.02 = 68,217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,964.15x = 235,441.02 × 68,217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,964.15x = 16,061,258,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,258,996.52/156,964.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,324.38

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