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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,334.14, 228,529.76 and 68,097.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,334.14, 228,529.76 and 68,097.65 is: 102,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,334.14 : 228,529.76 = 68,097.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,334.14/228,529.76 = 68,097.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,334.14x = 228,529.76 × 68,097.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,334.14x = 15,562,338,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,338,127.93/152,334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,159.23

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