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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,441.93, 228,570.56 and 68,186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,441.93, 228,570.56 and 68,186.39 is: 102,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,441.93 : 228,570.56 = 68,186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,441.93/228,570.56 = 68,186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,441.93x = 228,570.56 × 68,186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,441.93x = 15,585,401,577.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,585,401,577.17/152,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,238.28

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