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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,045.80, 235,482.30 and 68,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,045.80, 235,482.30 and 68,284.20 is: 102,388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,045.80 : 235,482.30 = 68,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,045.80/235,482.30 = 68,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,045.80x = 235,482.30 × 68,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,045.80x = 16,079,720,469.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,079,720,469.66/157,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,388.73

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