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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,723.16, 228,992.67 and 68,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,723.16, 228,992.67 and 68,468.09 is: 102,660.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,723.16 : 228,992.67 = 68,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,723.16/228,992.67 = 68,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,723.16x = 228,992.67 × 68,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,723.16x = 15,678,689,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,689,593.94/152,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,660.85

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