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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,633.89, 236,367.33 and 68,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,633.89, 236,367.33 and 68,783.64 is: 103,139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,633.89 : 236,367.33 = 68,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,633.89/236,367.33 = 68,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,633.89x = 236,367.33 × 68,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,633.89x = 16,258,205,334.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,205,334.48/157,633.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,139.02

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