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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,975.37, 235,421.49 and 68,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,975.37, 235,421.49 and 68,208.08 is: 102,294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,975.37 : 235,421.49 = 68,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,975.37/235,421.49 = 68,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,975.37x = 235,421.49 × 68,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,975.37x = 16,057,647,823.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057,647,823.64/156,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,294.06

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