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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,965.93, 235,443.69 and 68,219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,965.93, 235,443.69 and 68,219.51 is: 102,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,965.93 : 235,443.69 = 68,219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,965.93/235,443.69 = 68,219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,965.93x = 235,443.69 × 68,219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,965.93x = 16,061,853,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,853,164.39/156,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.00

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