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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,986.10, 235,479.15 and 68,282.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,986.10, 235,479.15 and 68,282.10 is: 102,423.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,986.10 : 235,479.15 = 68,282.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,986.10/235,479.15 = 68,282.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,986.10x = 235,479.15 × 68,282.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,986.10x = 16,079,010,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079,010,868.22/156,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,423.15

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