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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,675.24, 227,541.66 and 68,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,675.24, 227,541.66 and 68,569 is: 102,866.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,675.24 : 227,541.66 = 68,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,675.24/227,541.66 = 68,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,675.24x = 227,541.66 × 68,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,675.24x = 15,602,304,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,304,084.54/151,675.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,866.52

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