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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,336.41, 228,551.32 and 68,167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,336.41, 228,551.32 and 68,167.42 is: 102,272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,336.41 : 228,551.32 = 68,167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,336.41/228,551.32 = 68,167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,336.41x = 228,551.32 × 68,167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,336.41x = 15,579,753,821.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,579,753,821.99/152,336.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,272.03

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