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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,588.32, 230,157.84 and 68,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,588.32, 230,157.84 and 68,095.52 is: 102,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,588.32 : 230,157.84 = 68,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,588.32/230,157.84 = 68,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,588.32x = 230,157.84 × 68,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,588.32x = 15,672,717,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672,717,796.88/153,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,043.68

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