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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,427.70, 228,771.15 and 68,317.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,427.70, 228,771.15 and 68,317.30 is: 102,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,427.70 : 228,771.15 = 68,317.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,427.70/228,771.15 = 68,317.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,427.70x = 228,771.15 × 68,317.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,427.70x = 15,629,027,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629,027,285.90/152,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,534.04

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