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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,972.94, 235,454.10 and 68,226.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,972.94, 235,454.10 and 68,226.43 is: 102,337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,972.94 : 235,454.10 = 68,226.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,972.94/235,454.10 = 68,226.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,972.94x = 235,454.10 × 68,226.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,972.94x = 16,064,192,671.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064,192,671.86/156,972.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,337.34

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