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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,798.52, 152,623.95 and 68,435.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,798.52, 152,623.95 and 68,435.82 is: 102,604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,798.52 : 152,623.95 = 68,435.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,798.52/152,623.95 = 68,435.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,798.52x = 152,623.95 × 68,435.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,798.52x = 10,444,945,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,444,945,169.89/101,798.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,604.10

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