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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,791.26, 229,265.70 and 68,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,791.26, 229,265.70 and 68,610 is: 102,950.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,791.26 : 229,265.70 = 68,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,791.26/229,265.70 = 68,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,791.26x = 229,265.70 × 68,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,791.26x = 15,729,919,677
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729,919,677/152,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,950.39

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