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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,967.55, 235,446.05 and 68,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,967.55, 235,446.05 and 68,221.07 is: 102,329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,967.55 : 235,446.05 = 68,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,967.55/235,446.05 = 68,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,967.55x = 235,446.05 × 68,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,967.55x = 16,062,381,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,062,381,458.27/156,967.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,329.31

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