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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156,987.60, 235,476.15 and 68,241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156,987.60, 235,476.15 and 68,241.12 is: 102,359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156,987.60 : 235,476.15 = 68,241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156,987.60/235,476.15 = 68,241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156,987.60x = 235,476.15 × 68,241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156,987.60x = 16,069,156,209.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,069,156,209.29/156,987.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,359.40

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