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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,525.15, 236,226.30 and 68,718.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,525.15, 236,226.30 and 68,718.10 is: 103,050.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,525.15 : 236,226.30 = 68,718.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,525.15/236,226.30 = 68,718.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,525.15x = 236,226.30 × 68,718.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,525.15x = 16,233,022,506.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,022,506.03/157,525.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,050.35

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