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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,274.94, 227,033.37 and 68,175.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,274.94, 227,033.37 and 68,175.42 is: 102,317.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,274.94 : 227,033.37 = 68,175.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,274.94/227,033.37 = 68,175.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,274.94x = 227,033.37 × 68,175.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,274.94x = 15,478,095,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,478,095,353.77/151,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,317.64

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