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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,183.49, 235,642.96 and 68,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,183.49, 235,642.96 and 68,370.10 is: 102,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,183.49 : 235,642.96 = 68,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,183.49/235,642.96 = 68,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,183.49x = 235,642.96 × 68,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,183.49x = 16,110,932,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110,932,739.50/157,183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,497.61

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