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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,521.40, 236,220.67 and 68,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,521.40, 236,220.67 and 68,714.35 is: 103,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,521.40 : 236,220.67 = 68,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,521.40/236,220.67 = 68,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,521.40x = 236,220.67 × 68,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,521.40x = 16,231,749,795.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231,749,795.61/157,521.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,044.73

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