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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,967.10, 235,445.40 and 68,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,967.10, 235,445.40 and 68,220.62 is: 102,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,967.10 : 235,445.40 = 68,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,967.10/235,445.40 = 68,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,967.10x = 235,445.40 × 68,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,967.10x = 16,062,231,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,231,164.15/156,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,328.65

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