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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,421.80, 152,132.70 and 68,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,421.80, 152,132.70 and 68,244.20 is: 102,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,421.80 : 152,132.70 = 68,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,421.80/152,132.70 = 68,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,421.80x = 152,132.70 × 68,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,421.80x = 10,382,174,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,382,174,405.34/101,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,366.30

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