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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,315.80, 228,528.34 and 68,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,315.80, 228,528.34 and 68,068.88 is: 102,127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,315.80 : 228,528.34 = 68,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,315.80/228,528.34 = 68,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,315.80x = 228,528.34 × 68,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,315.80x = 15,555,668,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,555,668,152.06/152,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,127.74

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