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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,723.14, 228,992.67 and 68,468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,723.14, 228,992.67 and 68,468.06 is: 102,660.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,723.14 : 228,992.67 = 68,468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,723.14/228,992.67 = 68,468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,723.14x = 228,992.67 × 68,468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,723.14x = 15,678,684,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,684,441.60/152,723.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,660.83

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