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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,976.37, 235,422.99 and 68,209.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,976.37, 235,422.99 and 68,209.08 is: 102,295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,976.37 : 235,422.99 = 68,209.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,976.37/235,422.99 = 68,209.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,976.37x = 235,422.99 × 68,209.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,976.37x = 16,057,985,558.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057,985,558.75/156,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,295.56

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