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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,064.90, 228,097.35 and 68,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,064.90, 228,097.35 and 68,958.90 is: 103,438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,064.90 : 228,097.35 = 68,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,064.90/228,097.35 = 68,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,064.90x = 228,097.35 × 68,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,064.90x = 15,729,342,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,342,348.92/152,064.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,438.35

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