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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,068.80, 235,516.80 and 68,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,068.80, 235,516.80 and 68,307.20 is: 102,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,068.80 : 235,516.80 = 68,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,068.80/235,516.80 = 68,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,068.80x = 235,516.80 × 68,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,068.80x = 16,087,493,160.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,087,493,160.96/157,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,423.23

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