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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,546.92, 228,727.74 and 68,291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,546.92, 228,727.74 and 68,291.08 is: 102,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,546.92 : 228,727.74 = 68,291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,546.92/228,727.74 = 68,291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,546.92x = 228,727.74 × 68,291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,546.92x = 15,620,064,390.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620,064,390.56/152,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,395.15

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