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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,004.70, 229,555.65 and 68,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,004.70, 229,555.65 and 68,732.30 is: 103,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,004.70 : 229,555.65 = 68,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,004.70/229,555.65 = 68,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,004.70x = 229,555.65 × 68,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,004.70x = 15,777,887,802.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777,887,802.50/153,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103,120.28

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