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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,965.88, 235,443.56 and 68,219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,965.88, 235,443.56 and 68,219.38 is: 102,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,965.88 : 235,443.56 = 68,219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,965.88/235,443.56 = 68,219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,965.88x = 235,443.56 × 68,219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,965.88x = 16,061,812,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,812,758.49/156,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,326.78

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