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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,078.70, 228,247.65 and 67,968.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,078.70, 228,247.65 and 67,968.30 is: 102,010.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,078.70 : 228,247.65 = 67,968.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,078.70/228,247.65 = 67,968.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,078.70x = 228,247.65 × 67,968.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,078.70x = 15,513,604,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,513,604,749.50/152,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,010.37

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