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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,273.30, 228,456.66 and 68,104.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,273.30, 228,456.66 and 68,104.26 is: 102,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,273.30 : 228,456.66 = 68,104.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,273.30/228,456.66 = 68,104.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,273.30x = 228,456.66 × 68,104.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,273.30x = 15,558,871,771.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558,871,771.37/152,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,177.28

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