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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,978.62, 235,462.64 and 68,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,978.62, 235,462.64 and 68,232.13 is: 102,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,978.62 : 235,462.64 = 68,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,978.62/235,462.64 = 68,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,978.62x = 235,462.64 × 68,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,978.62x = 16,066,117,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066,117,462.62/156,978.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,345.90

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