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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,724.14, 228,994.17 and 68,469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,724.14, 228,994.17 and 68,469.06 is: 102,662.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,724.14 : 228,994.17 = 68,469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,724.14/228,994.17 = 68,469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,724.14x = 228,994.17 × 68,469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,724.14x = 15,679,015,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679,015,565.38/152,724.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,662.33

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