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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,843.20, 152,705.59 and 68,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,843.20, 152,705.59 and 68,147.72 is: 102,181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,843.20 : 152,705.59 = 68,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,843.20/152,705.59 = 68,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,843.20x = 152,705.59 × 68,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,843.20x = 10,406,537,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,406,537,789.75/101,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,181.96

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