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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,233.54, 235,793.21 and 68,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,233.54, 235,793.21 and 68,465.64 is: 102,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,233.54 : 235,793.21 = 68,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,233.54/235,793.21 = 68,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,233.54x = 235,793.21 × 68,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,233.54x = 16,143,732,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143,732,687.98/157,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,673.59

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