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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,414.20, 228,750.90 and 68,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,414.20, 228,750.90 and 68,303.80 is: 102,513.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,414.20 : 228,750.90 = 68,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,414.20/228,750.90 = 68,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,414.20x = 228,750.90 × 68,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,414.20x = 15,624,555,723.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,624,555,723.42/152,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,513.78

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