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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,976.62, 235,459.64 and 68,230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,976.62, 235,459.64 and 68,230.13 is: 102,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,976.62 : 235,459.64 = 68,230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,976.62/235,459.64 = 68,230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,976.62x = 235,459.64 × 68,230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,976.62x = 16,065,441,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,441,846.95/156,976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,342.90

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