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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,980.62, 235,465.64 and 68,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,980.62, 235,465.64 and 68,234.13 is: 102,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,980.62 : 235,465.64 = 68,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,980.62/235,465.64 = 68,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,980.62x = 235,465.64 × 68,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,980.62x = 16,066,793,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066,793,090.29/156,980.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,348.90

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