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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,982.94, 235,469.14 and 68,236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,982.94, 235,469.14 and 68,236.44 is: 102,352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,982.94 : 235,469.14 = 68,236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,982.94/235,469.14 = 68,236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,982.94x = 235,469.14 × 68,236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,982.94x = 16,067,575,843.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,575,843.46/156,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,352.37

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