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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,966.40, 235,444.38 and 68,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,966.40, 235,444.38 and 68,220.01 is: 102,327.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,966.40 : 235,444.38 = 68,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,966.40/235,444.38 = 68,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,966.40x = 235,444.38 × 68,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,966.40x = 16,062,017,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,017,958.04/156,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,327.75

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