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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,723.91, 228,993.78 and 68,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,723.91, 228,993.78 and 68,468.82 is: 102,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,723.91 : 228,993.78 = 68,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,723.91/228,993.78 = 68,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,723.91x = 228,993.78 × 68,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,723.91x = 15,678,933,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,933,903.94/152,723.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,661.95

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