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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,772.89, 228,916.94 and 102,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,772.89, 228,916.94 and 102,668.72 is: 153,840.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,772.89 : 228,916.94 = 102,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,772.89/228,916.94 = 102,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,772.89x = 228,916.94 × 102,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,772.89x = 23,502,607,558.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502,607,558.19/152,772.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,840.18

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