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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,967.30, 235,490.64 and 68,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,967.30, 235,490.64 and 68,236.66 is: 102,372.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,967.30 : 235,490.64 = 68,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,967.30/235,490.64 = 68,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,967.30x = 235,490.64 × 68,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,967.30x = 16,069,094,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,094,734.86/156,967.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,372.24

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