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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,968.37, 235,410.99 and 68,201.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,968.37, 235,410.99 and 68,201.08 is: 102,283.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,968.37 : 235,410.99 = 68,201.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,968.37/235,410.99 = 68,201.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,968.37x = 235,410.99 × 68,201.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,968.37x = 16,055,283,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055,283,761.87/156,968.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,283.56

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