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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,280.28, 228,467.16 and 68,111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,280.28, 228,467.16 and 68,111.26 is: 102,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,280.28 : 228,467.16 = 68,111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,280.28/228,467.16 = 68,111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,280.28x = 228,467.16 × 68,111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,280.28x = 15,561,186,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561,186,136.22/152,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,187.80

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