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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,328.78, 228,539.88 and 68,159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,328.78, 228,539.88 and 68,159.79 is: 102,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,328.78 : 228,539.88 = 68,159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,328.78/228,539.88 = 68,159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,328.78x = 228,539.88 × 68,159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,328.78x = 15,577,230,227.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577,230,227.43/152,328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,260.59

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