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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,979.40, 235,463.90 and 68,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,979.40, 235,463.90 and 68,233.02 is: 102,347.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,979.40 : 235,463.90 = 68,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,979.40/235,463.90 = 68,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,979.40x = 235,463.90 × 68,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,979.40x = 16,066,412,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066,412,997.98/156,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,347.27

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