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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,443, 227,261.70 and 68,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,443, 227,261.70 and 68,337 is: 102,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,443 : 227,261.70 = 68,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,443/227,261.70 = 68,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,443x = 227,261.70 × 68,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,443x = 15,530,382,792.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,530,382,792.90/151,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,549.36

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