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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,047.80, 235,485.30 and 68,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,047.80, 235,485.30 and 68,286.20 is: 102,391.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,047.80 : 235,485.30 = 68,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,047.80/235,485.30 = 68,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,047.80x = 235,485.30 × 68,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,047.80x = 16,080,396,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080,396,292.86/157,047.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,391.73

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