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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,968.80, 235,492.89 and 68,238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,968.80, 235,492.89 and 68,238.16 is: 102,374.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,968.80 : 235,492.89 = 68,238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,968.80/235,492.89 = 68,238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,968.80x = 235,492.89 × 68,238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,968.80x = 16,069,601,506.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,601,506.68/156,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,374.49

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