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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,722.38, 228,991.53 and 68,467.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,722.38, 228,991.53 and 68,467.29 is: 102,659.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,722.38 : 228,991.53 = 68,467.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,722.38/228,991.53 = 68,467.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,722.38x = 228,991.53 × 68,467.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,722.38x = 15,678,429,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,429,492.05/152,722.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,659.67

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