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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,166.02, 235,743.22 and 68,419.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,166.02, 235,743.22 and 68,419.72 is: 102,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,166.02 : 235,743.22 = 68,419.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,166.02/235,743.22 = 68,419.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,166.02x = 235,743.22 × 68,419.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,166.02x = 16,129,485,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,485,104.30/157,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,627.05

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