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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,980.20, 235,465.02 and 68,233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,980.20, 235,465.02 and 68,233.69 is: 102,348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,980.20 : 235,465.02 = 68,233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,980.20/235,465.02 = 68,233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,980.20x = 235,465.02 × 68,233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,980.20x = 16,066,647,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066,647,180.52/156,980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,348.24

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