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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,275.30, 228,459.66 and 68,106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,275.30, 228,459.66 and 68,106.26 is: 102,180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,275.30 : 228,459.66 = 68,106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,275.30/228,459.66 = 68,106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,275.30x = 228,459.66 × 68,106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,275.30x = 15,559,533,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,559,533,003.47/152,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,180.28

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