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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.18, 235,444.05 and 68,219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.18, 235,444.05 and 68,219.79 is: 102,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.18 : 235,444.05 = 68,219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.18/235,444.05 = 68,219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.18x = 235,444.05 × 68,219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.18x = 16,061,943,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,061,943,647.75/156,966.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.42

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