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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.12, 235,443.89 and 68,219.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.12, 235,443.89 and 68,219.63 is: 102,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.12 : 235,443.89 = 68,219.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.12/235,443.89 = 68,219.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.12x = 235,443.89 × 68,219.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.12x = 16,061,895,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,895,820.72/156,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.15

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