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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,423.20, 228,764.40 and 68,312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,423.20, 228,764.40 and 68,312.80 is: 102,527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,423.20 : 228,764.40 = 68,312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,423.20/228,764.40 = 68,312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,423.20x = 228,764.40 × 68,312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,423.20x = 15,627,536,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,627,536,704.32/152,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,527.28

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