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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,307.41, 228,507.82 and 68,138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,307.41, 228,507.82 and 68,138.42 is: 102,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,307.41 : 228,507.82 = 68,138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,307.41/228,507.82 = 68,138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,307.41x = 228,507.82 × 68,138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,307.41x = 15,570,160,499.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,570,160,499.56/152,307.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,228.52

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