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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,717.39, 228,984.05 and 68,462.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,717.39, 228,984.05 and 68,462.30 is: 102,652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,717.39 : 228,984.05 = 68,462.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,717.39/228,984.05 = 68,462.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,717.39x = 228,984.05 × 68,462.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,717.39x = 15,676,774,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,676,774,384.00/152,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,652.19

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