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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,965.37, 235,442.77 and 68,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,965.37, 235,442.77 and 68,218.88 is: 102,326.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,965.37 : 235,442.77 = 68,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,965.37/235,442.77 = 68,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,965.37x = 235,442.77 × 68,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,965.37x = 16,061,642,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,642,491.56/156,965.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,326.03

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