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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,969.40, 235,448.90 and 68,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,969.40, 235,448.90 and 68,223.02 is: 102,332.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,969.40 : 235,448.90 = 68,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,969.40/235,448.90 = 68,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,969.40x = 235,448.90 × 68,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,969.40x = 16,063,035,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,035,013.68/156,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,332.27

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