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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,492.40, 152,238.60 and 68,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,492.40, 152,238.60 and 68,314.80 is: 102,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,492.40 : 152,238.60 = 68,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,492.40/152,238.60 = 68,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,492.40x = 152,238.60 × 68,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,492.40x = 10,400,149,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,400,149,511.28/101,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,472.20

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