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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,792.89, 152,615.52 and 68,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,792.89, 152,615.52 and 68,430.20 is: 102,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,792.89 : 152,615.52 = 68,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,792.89/152,615.52 = 68,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,792.89x = 152,615.52 × 68,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,792.89x = 10,443,510,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,443,510,938.24/101,792.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,595.68

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