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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,304.03, 228,502.76 and 68,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,304.03, 228,502.76 and 68,135.04 is: 102,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,304.03 : 228,502.76 = 68,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,304.03/228,502.76 = 68,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,304.03x = 228,502.76 × 68,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,304.03x = 15,569,044,352.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,569,044,352.04/152,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,223.46

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