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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,279.28, 228,465.66 and 68,110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,279.28, 228,465.66 and 68,110.26 is: 102,186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,279.28 : 228,465.66 = 68,110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,279.28/228,465.66 = 68,110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,279.28x = 228,465.66 × 68,110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,279.28x = 15,560,855,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,560,855,503.67/152,279.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,186.30

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