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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101,992.28, 152,832.49 and 68,588.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101,992.28, 152,832.49 and 68,588.69 is: 102,778.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101,992.28 : 152,832.49 = 68,588.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101,992.28/152,832.49 = 68,588.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101,992.28x = 152,832.49 × 68,588.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101,992.28x = 10,482,579,342.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,482,579,342.90/101,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,778.17

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