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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,343.78, 228,570.45 and 68,096.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,343.78, 228,570.45 and 68,096.94 is: 102,169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,343.78 : 228,570.45 = 68,096.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,343.78/228,570.45 = 68,096.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,343.78x = 228,570.45 × 68,096.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,343.78x = 15,564,948,219.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564,948,219.42/152,343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,169.90

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