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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100,189.46, 150,227.90 and 68,635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100,189.46, 150,227.90 and 68,635.10 is: 102,914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100,189.46 : 150,227.90 = 68,635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100,189.46/150,227.90 = 68,635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100,189.46x = 150,227.90 × 68,635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100,189.46x = 10,310,906,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,310,906,596.11/100,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,914.08

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