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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,454.23, 236,263.35 and 68,716.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,454.23, 236,263.35 and 68,716.70 is: 103,110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,454.23 : 236,263.35 = 68,716.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,454.23/236,263.35 = 68,716.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,454.23x = 236,263.35 × 68,716.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,454.23x = 16,235,237,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,237,742.95/157,454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,110.84

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