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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,283.22, 228,471.54 and 68,114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,283.22, 228,471.54 and 68,114.23 is: 102,192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,283.22 : 228,471.54 = 68,114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,283.22/228,471.54 = 68,114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,283.22x = 228,471.54 × 68,114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,283.22x = 15,562,162,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,162,197.41/152,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,192.23

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