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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,323.78, 228,540.39 and 68,076.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,323.78, 228,540.39 and 68,076.94 is: 102,139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,323.78 : 228,540.39 = 68,076.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,323.78/228,540.39 = 68,076.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,323.78x = 228,540.39 × 68,076.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,323.78x = 15,558,330,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,558,330,417.61/152,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,139.87

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