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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,674.24, 227,540.16 and 68,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,674.24, 227,540.16 and 68,568 is: 102,865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,674.24 : 227,540.16 = 68,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,674.24/227,540.16 = 68,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,674.24x = 227,540.16 × 68,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,674.24x = 15,601,973,690.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,601,973,690.88/151,674.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,865.02

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