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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,975.68, 235,458.30 and 68,229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,975.68, 235,458.30 and 68,229.29 is: 102,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,975.68 : 235,458.30 = 68,229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,975.68/235,458.30 = 68,229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,975.68x = 235,458.30 × 68,229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,975.68x = 16,065,152,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,152,633.61/156,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,341.67

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