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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,969.70, 235,449.27 and 68,223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,969.70, 235,449.27 and 68,223.19 is: 102,332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,969.70 : 235,449.27 = 68,223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,969.70/235,449.27 = 68,223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,969.70x = 235,449.27 × 68,223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,969.70x = 16,063,100,282.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,063,100,282.57/156,969.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,332.49

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