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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,969.62, 235,449.14 and 68,223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,969.62, 235,449.14 and 68,223.13 is: 102,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,969.62 : 235,449.14 = 68,223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,969.62/235,449.14 = 68,223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,969.62x = 235,449.14 × 68,223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,969.62x = 16,063,077,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,077,286.61/156,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,332.40

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