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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,416.88, 236,169.24 and 68,678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,416.88, 236,169.24 and 68,678.32 is: 103,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,416.88 : 236,169.24 = 68,678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,416.88/236,169.24 = 68,678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,416.88x = 236,169.24 × 68,678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,416.88x = 16,219,706,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,219,706,638.88/157,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,036.64

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