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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,335.14, 228,531.26 and 68,098.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,335.14, 228,531.26 and 68,098.65 is: 102,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,335.14 : 228,531.26 = 68,098.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,335.14/228,531.26 = 68,098.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,335.14x = 228,531.26 × 68,098.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,335.14x = 15,562,670,288.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562,670,288.80/152,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,160.74

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