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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,208.37, 228,314.09 and 67,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,208.37, 228,314.09 and 67,972.82 is: 101,959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,208.37 : 228,314.09 = 67,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,208.37/228,314.09 = 67,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,208.37x = 228,314.09 × 67,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,208.37x = 15,519,152,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519,152,543.03/152,208.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101,959.92

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