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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,023.15, 235,461.83 and 68,230.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,023.15, 235,461.83 and 68,230.95 is: 102,314.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,023.15 : 235,461.83 = 68,230.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,023.15/235,461.83 = 68,230.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,023.15x = 235,461.83 × 68,230.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,023.15x = 16,065,784,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065,784,008.48/157,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,314.75

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