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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,964.93, 235,442.19 and 68,218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,964.93, 235,442.19 and 68,218.51 is: 102,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,964.93 : 235,442.19 = 68,218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,964.93/235,442.19 = 68,218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,964.93x = 235,442.19 × 68,218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,964.93x = 16,061,515,392.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,515,392.94/156,964.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,325.50

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