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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,180.36, 235,638.29 and 68,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,180.36, 235,638.29 and 68,366.97 is: 102,492.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,180.36 : 235,638.29 = 68,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,180.36/235,638.29 = 68,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,180.36x = 235,638.29 × 68,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,180.36x = 16,109,875,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,875,561.45/157,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,492.93

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