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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.30, 235,489.14 and 68,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.30, 235,489.14 and 68,235.66 is: 102,370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.30 : 235,489.14 = 68,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.30/235,489.14 = 68,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.30x = 235,489.14 × 68,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.30x = 16,068,756,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,756,890.73/156,966.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,370.74

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